#7C69B8 Hex Color
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Neither bright lavender nor deep royal purple, this dusty shade sits in muted territory. The hex code #7c69b8 is a grayed violet with cool, matte undertones. Its low saturation suits supporting roles like UI panels and backgrounds, though it can wash out next to pure white. White text on #7c69b8 reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA. Pair it with mustard or charcoal for warmth.
Questions about #7c69b8
What is #7c69b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c69b8 is rgb(124, 105, 184), in HSL hsl(254, 36%, 57%) and in CMYK 33%, 43%, 0%, 28%.
What text color works best on #7c69b8?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 4.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on this purple falls short of the same threshold, so keep dark type on lighter surfaces.
What colors pair well with #7c69b8?
Mustard yellow and warm charcoal bring out the cool gray undertones in #7c69b8 without clashing. Soft cream and deep plum also work for a tonal, understated palette.
Is #7c69b8 readable on white or black?
#7c69b8 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.