#7C747D Hex Color
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#7c747d is an ashy, dusty purple with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its medium depth gives layouts a structured, reflective mood suited to luxury, spiritual, or creative work. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, burgundy, or warm cream; black text also reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #7c747d.
Questions about #7c747d
What is #7c747d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c747d is rgb(124, 116, 125), in HSL hsl(293, 4%, 47%) and in CMYK 1%, 7%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c747d?
#7c747d pairs well with charcoal text, warm cream surfaces, and burgundy accents because its muted gray cast softens richer tones and gives the palette a refined, grounded contrast without making the purple feel brighter than it is.
Is #7c747d suitable for body text and backgrounds?
Black text on #7c747d reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA normal body text, while white text provides less contrast and needs careful checking at smaller sizes and lighter weights.
Is #7c747d readable on white or black?
#7c747d has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.