#7D4974 Hex Color
A grounded and serious dusky magenta
This muted, dusky magenta has an inky, desaturated quality that feels grounded and serious. Because it lacks intensity, the hex code #7d4974 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or sage greens in moody UI designs. Since it offers sufficient contrast, white text remains legible when placed over this color in layouts.
Questions about #7d4974
What is #7d4974 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d4974 is rgb(125, 73, 116), in HSL hsl(310, 26%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 7%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d4974 for a balanced design?
Soft creams and muted sage greens are ideal pairings for #7d4974 because they highlight its dusky, inky undertones without overwhelming the palette. These neutral companions allow the magenta to act as a sophisticated accent while maintaining a serious, grounded aesthetic.
Is #7d4974 readable on white or black?
#7d4974 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.