#7D61BD Hex Color
Sophisticated muted violet for modern design
This cool, muted violet offers a sophisticated alternative to brighter purples. Because of its balanced saturation, #7d61bd works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with warm neutrals or deep slate grays to create a clean UI layout. Since white text provides sufficient contrast against this hex code, it remains readable for both branding and interface elements.
Questions about #7d61bd
What is #7d61bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d61bd is rgb(125, 97, 189), in HSL hsl(258, 41%, 56%) and in CMYK 34%, 49%, 0%, 26%.
What colors complement #7d61bd best?
Because #7d61bd is a cool, muted violet, it works beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or beige to soften its intensity. For a more corporate or structured look, pairing it with deep slate gray allows the violet to pop as an accent.
Is #7d61bd suitable for text in interface design?
Yes, #7d61bd provides excellent legibility against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. It remains readable at standard font sizes, though you should ensure sufficient contrast if using it for smaller text or thin line weights.
Is #7d61bd readable on white or black?
#7d61bd has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.