#7E3D74 Hex Color
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A dark, dim magenta with a grayed, plum-like undertone. The hex code #7e3d74 sits low in both saturation and brightness, which gives it a gloomy, romantic feel. It works best as a supporting tone or 10 percent accent, since large fills can read muddy. Try it against sage green or warm cream in cosmetics and nightlife branding. White text passes AA on it at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #7e3d74
What is #7e3d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e3d74 is rgb(126, 61, 116), in HSL hsl(309, 35%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 8%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e3d74?
Sage green and warm cream flatter #7e3d74 without competing with its muted depth. For darker palettes, pair it with charcoal or a soft gold accent.
Is #7e3d74 readable on white or black?
#7e3d74 has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.