#7D2388 Hex Color
Deep Violet With a Gloomy Edge
Reach for dark purple when a design needs weight and a hint of mystery, think gaming headers, luxury packaging, or occult-themed posters. #7d2388 is deep and muted, with a cool cast that reads serious rather than playful. White text sits at about 8.5:1 contrast on it, well past AA for small body text. Pair it with warm gold or dusty plum accents to lift the gloom.
Questions about #7d2388
What is #7d2388 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d2388 is rgb(125, 35, 136), in HSL hsl(293, 59%, 34%) and in CMYK 8%, 74%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #7d2388?
Warm metallics like gold sharpen its violet depth, while dusty plum and charcoal keep schemes cohesive and moody. Avoid bright reds, which fight its muted character.
Is #7d2388 readable on white or black?
#7d2388 has a 8.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.