#7B7383 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet reads as a grey-purple with a matte, ashy finish. It lacks the saturation to be bold, making it an excellent choice for a neutral base in minimalist layouts. Because it maintains a 4.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, you can safely use it for body copy. The hex code for this color is #7b7383.
Questions about #7b7383
What is #7b7383 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b7383 is rgb(123, 115, 131), in HSL hsl(270, 7%, 48%) and in CMYK 6%, 12%, 0%, 49%.
What color palettes work best with #7b7383?
Because of its cool, grey-purple base, #7b7383 pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or beige to balance its ashy finish. You can also ground it with deeper tones like charcoal to create a sophisticated, modern interface.
Is #7b7383 readable on white or black?
#7b7383 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.