#7C5EC9 Hex Color
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With its cool violet cast and strong saturation, #7c5ec9 brings energy without the weight of dark purple. Its medium-light value works well as a supporting brand tone, call-to-action accent, or bold highlight against charcoal. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, making this purple suitable for small interface text. The hex code is #7c5ec9.
Questions about #7c5ec9
What is #7c5ec9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c5ec9 is rgb(124, 94, 201), in HSL hsl(257, 50%, 58%) and in CMYK 38%, 53%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #7c5ec9?
Does #7c5ec9 read as a warm or cool color?
#7c5ec9 reads as a cool violet because its blue component is stronger than its red component, giving the purple a crisp, energetic feel rather than a warm plum appearance. It works well in modern interfaces and bold brand accents.
Is #7c5ec9 readable on white or black?
#7c5ec9 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.