#7B556C Hex Color
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The hex code #7b556c is a dark, dusty magenta with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality suits moody branding, romantic packaging, cosmetics, and supporting elements. Use it as a 30% secondary tone beside cream or muted gold; it can look muddy across large areas. White text provides roughly 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7b556c
What is #7b556c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b556c is rgb(123, 85, 108), in HSL hsl(324, 18%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 12%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7b556c?
#7b556c pairs well with cream, muted gold, and soft neutrals because they brighten its dusty, low-saturation character while preserving its romantic mood; use it as a secondary tone or accent rather than covering large areas.
Does #7b556c work with white text?
#7b556c provides roughly a 6.3:1 contrast ratio with white text, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and making it a practical dark background for headings, labels, and body text.
Does #7b556c read as warm or cool?
#7b556c reads as a muted, slightly cool magenta because gray undertones soften its red-purple base, creating a shadowed appearance rather than a bright or lively pink in most palettes.
Is #7b556c readable on white or black?
#7b556c has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.