#7C6EA0 Hex Color
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#7c6ea0 is a dusty, unsaturated purple that leans cool with heavy gray undertones. Because it lacks saturation, this color functions well as a neutral base or a subtle background element. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays for a clean look, though it can appear muddy when isolated. Black text reads clearly against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #7c6ea0
What is #7c6ea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6ea0 is rgb(124, 110, 160), in HSL hsl(257, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 22%, 31%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #7c6ea0?
Is #7c6ea0 readable on white or black?
#7c6ea0 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.