#7B6D8C Hex Color
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Reach for #7b6d8c when you need a background that stays out of the way. The hex code describes a dusty purple heavy on gray, matte and calm rather than rich. It works best as a supporting tone, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.8:1 contrast. Next to bright white it can look washed out, so pair it with cream or muted gold.
Questions about #7b6d8c
What is #7b6d8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6d8c is rgb(123, 109, 140), in HSL hsl(267, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 12%, 22%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b6d8c?
Cream, muted gold, and deep plum all flatter #7b6d8c, because their warmth keeps the gray undertone from turning muddy. Skip bright white on large surfaces, where the purple reads washed out and flat.
Is #7b6d8c readable on white or black?
#7b6d8c has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.