#7D6D98 Hex Color
A grounded and serious dusty violet
This dusty, muted violet feels grounded and serious due to its low saturation. Because it is a mid-tone purple, it works well as a supporting element rather than a dominant base. Pair #7d6d98 with sharp, warm creams or soft greys to prevent it from looking muddy. The hex code #7d6d98 offers enough contrast for legible white text in UI designs.
Questions about #7d6d98
What is #7d6d98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d6d98 is rgb(125, 109, 152), in HSL hsl(262, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 18%, 28%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #7d6d98?
#7d6d98 works best when balanced against sharp, warm creams or soft greys to prevent the overall design from appearing muddy. It also functions as a sophisticated accent color when paired with charcoal for clean, modern readability.
Is #7d6d98 readable on white or black?
#7d6d98 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.