#7E7AA0 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7e7aa0 is a cool purple with a matte finish and very low saturation. Its dusty violet character suggests understatement and thoughtful structure rather than drama. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in interfaces, branding, or packaging, pairing it with dark navy or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7e7aa0
What is #7e7aa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7aa0 is rgb(126, 122, 160), in HSL hsl(246, 17%, 55%) and in CMYK 21%, 24%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #7e7aa0?
Is #7e7aa0 readable on white or black?
#7e7aa0 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.