#7E4977 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #7e4977 is a muted magenta with gray undertones and a matte, slightly gloomy finish. Its restrained saturation suits moody branding, cosmetic packaging, romance, and nightlife graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or pale blush, rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly legible at about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #7e4977.
Questions about #7e4977
What is #7e4977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e4977 is rgb(126, 73, 119), in HSL hsl(308, 27%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 6%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e4977?
#7e4977 pairs well with warm cream, pale blush, and soft neutrals, which balance its dusty magenta character without competing with its muted finish and create a gentle contrast suited to romance, beauty, and atmospheric editorial designs.
Where does #7e4977 work best in a design?
#7e4977 works best as a supporting tone in moody branding, cosmetic packaging, romance graphics, and nightlife layouts, where its restrained saturation adds depth without overwhelming the composition, especially beside warm cream or pale blush backgrounds.
Is #7e4977 readable on white or black?
#7e4977 has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.