#7E7194 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet brings a sense of structural calm to modern designs. Because of its low saturation, #7e7194 functions best as a base or background color rather than a jarring accent. It holds enough depth to pair comfortably with sharp charcoal grays or cream whites. Use this hex code when you need a professional, understated alternative to standard, vivid purple palettes.
Questions about #7e7194
What is #7e7194 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7194 is rgb(126, 113, 148), in HSL hsl(262, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 15%, 24%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7e7194?
Does #7e7194 read as warm or cool?
#7e7194 is a distinctly cool-toned violet. The presence of gray desaturation cools down the typical intensity of purple, shifting it away from vibrant, warmer shades and toward a more subdued, atmospheric, and architectural color palette that feels stable rather than energetic.
Is #7e7194 readable on white or black?
#7e7194 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.