#7D5FA7 Hex Color
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#7d5fa7 is a muted, dusty purple that leans cool and unsaturated. Its matte quality gives it an understated presence, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where you need color without distraction. It pairs best with clean, crisp whites for high legibility, meeting WCAG AA standards. Avoid using it alongside overly warm or vivid colors, as it can quickly appear muddy.
Questions about #7d5fa7
What is #7d5fa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5fa7 is rgb(125, 95, 167), in HSL hsl(265, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 25%, 43%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors work well with #7d5fa7?
This muted purple pairs best with crisp, neutral shades to prevent the design from feeling muddy. Use it alongside slate gray for a professional look or soft cream to bring out the subtle warmth in the underlying blue-violet tones.
Is #7d5fa7 readable on white or black?
#7d5fa7 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.