#7B677D Hex Color
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#7b677d is a dusty, unsaturated purple with strong gray undertones. This muted shade feels somber and reserved, making it a sophisticated base for minimal UI designs or luxury branding. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, it maintains excellent readability with white text. Use it alongside sharp, bright metallics to avoid a muddy appearance, as the hex code #7b677d needs high-contrast elements to stand out properly.
Questions about #7b677d
What is #7b677d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b677d is rgb(123, 103, 125), in HSL hsl(295, 10%, 45%) and in CMYK 2%, 18%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7b677d?
#7b677d pairs best with high-contrast metallics or crisp whites to prevent it from appearing muddy in a layout. Because of its strong gray base, it grounds vibrant accent colors like gold or silver effectively without overpowering the overall composition.
Does #7b677d read as warm or cool?
While #7b677d is technically a purple, its heavy gray undertones make it read as a cool-toned, neutral shade. It functions more like a muted charcoal than a standard vibrant violet, which is why it excels in restrained, professional color palettes.
Is #7b677d readable on white or black?
#7b677d has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.