#7C6F80 Hex Color
Dusty purple with a steady presence
#7c6f80 is a muted, matte purple with dusty violet and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a restrained, almost smoky presence that suits spiritual branding, luxury packaging, and supporting backgrounds. Use it as a secondary tone beside charcoal or burgundy; white text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #7c6f80.
Questions about #7c6f80
What is #7c6f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6f80 is rgb(124, 111, 128), in HSL hsl(286, 7%, 47%) and in CMYK 3%, 13%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7c6f80 in a restrained palette?
For a grounded palette, pair #7c6f80 with charcoal, softened white, or burgundy, which adds warmth without overpowering its dusty violet base. These combinations keep its low saturation visible across packaging, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Is #7c6f80 readable on white or black?
#7c6f80 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.