#7B6EB4 Hex Color
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Somewhere between lavender and slate, #7b6eb4 is a muted purple with a noticeable gray cast. That low saturation keeps it matte and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or as a soft accent. Black type passes WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 4.7:1 contrast, which makes it a dependable UI background. At large flat sizes it can turn muddy, so pair it with cream or charcoal rather than pure white.
Questions about #7b6eb4
What is #7b6eb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6eb4 is rgb(123, 110, 180), in HSL hsl(251, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 32%, 39%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #7b6eb4?
Is #7b6eb4 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, since its gray undertone pulls the violet toward blue. The effect is mild, so warm accents like ochre or terracotta can balance it nicely.
Can #7b6eb4 be used as a background color?
Yes. Black text on #7b6eb4 reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Is #7b6eb4 readable on white or black?
#7b6eb4 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.