#7C609B Hex Color
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#7c609b is a dusty, muted purple with a cool gray undertone. Its low saturation reads calm and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a lead. Pair it with deep plum or warm brass; plain white can wash it out. White text passes AA on it at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #7c609b
What is #7c609b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c609b is rgb(124, 96, 155), in HSL hsl(268, 24%, 49%) and in CMYK 20%, 38%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #7c609b?
#7c609b pairs well with burgundy, warm gold, and muted sage greens. Aged brass tones bring out its violet side, while near-black plum keeps it moody.
Is #7c609b readable on white or black?
#7c609b has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.