#7C7CA4 Hex Color
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Bleak and muted, #7c7ca4 acts as a dusty, unsaturated indigo with strong cool undertones. This matte shade works best as a supporting background element, providing a sense of structural calm without dominating a layout. Pair it with charcoal gray or soft creams for better contrast, as it can appear washed out against pure white. The hex code for this color is #7c7ca4.
Questions about #7c7ca4
What is #7c7ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7ca4 is rgb(124, 124, 164), in HSL hsl(240, 18%, 56%) and in CMYK 24%, 24%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #7c7ca4 in a design layout?
#7c7ca4 works best alongside neutral tones that prevent it from looking washed out. Use charcoal or deep slate for high-contrast text, or incorporate soft creams and warm beiges to balance the cool, dusty nature of the indigo base.
Is #7c7ca4 readable on white or black?
#7c7ca4 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.