#7B5193 Hex Color
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#7b5193 is a muted, dusty purple with cool violet undertones and a matte, slightly bleak finish. Its restrained saturation suits calm, spiritual, and understated visual identities. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy in branding, packaging, or interfaces. White text has about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #7b5193.
Questions about #7b5193
What is #7b5193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b5193 is rgb(123, 81, 147), in HSL hsl(278, 29%, 45%) and in CMYK 16%, 45%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #7b5193?
Pair #7b5193 with cream for softness, navy for contrast, or muted green for a restrained palette that keeps its dusty purple character calm while adding enough separation for branding, packaging, and interface layouts.
Does #7b5193 read as a warm or cool color?
#7b5193 reads as a cool color because its purple base carries violet undertones rather than red or warm brown. Its restrained saturation softens that coolness, creating a dusty, calm appearance instead of a vivid or icy effect.
Is #7b5193 readable on white or black?
#7b5193 has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.