#7D6F80 Hex Color

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This dusty, muted purple sits on the edge of gray, offering a matte finish that reads as subdued and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #7d6f80 serves best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with crisp cream or soft charcoal to maintain readability. The hex code #7d6f80 provides enough contrast for white body text, making it useful for structured, minimal UI designs.

Questions about #7d6f80

What is #7d6f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d6f80 is rgb(125, 111, 128), in HSL hsl(289, 7%, 47%) and in CMYK 2%, 13%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7d6f80 for interface design?
#7d6f80 acts as a neutral base, so it pairs best with cream for a soft, warm contrast or charcoal to anchor the design. These combinations maintain high readability while preserving the muted, sophisticated mood of the original palette.
Does #7d6f80 read as a warm or cool color?
While it contains purple, #7d6f80 leans toward the cool side of the spectrum due to its strong gray undertones. This makes it feel grounded and professional rather than vibrant, helping it sit back comfortably in a layout without competing for attention.
Is #7d6f80 readable on white or black?
#7d6f80 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.