#7D79BE Hex Color
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This muted violet sits between dusty and unsaturated, making it a reliable base for UI designs. Because it lacks intense chroma, it avoids dominating a layout. For high readability, pair this hex code #7d79be with black text, as it offers a 5.4:1 contrast ratio that meets strict accessibility requirements. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens for a sophisticated, balanced palette.
Questions about #7d79be
What is #7d79be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d79be is rgb(125, 121, 190), in HSL hsl(243, 35%, 61%) and in CMYK 34%, 36%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #7d79be?
Is #7d79be readable on white or black?
#7d79be has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.