#7E7BB4 Hex Color

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This dusty violet is a cool, unsaturated mid-tone that avoids the intensity of primary purples. Because of its muted character, #7e7bb4 works well as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a primary brand color. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays and dark teals. Since black text provides sufficient contrast, use this hex code for readable body copy in UI layouts.

Questions about #7e7bb4

What is #7e7bb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7bb4 is rgb(126, 123, 180), in HSL hsl(243, 28%, 59%) and in CMYK 30%, 32%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #7e7bb4?
#7e7bb4 works best when balanced against neutral, darker tones that anchor its lighter, muted purple character. Pair this hex color with deep charcoal grays or rich teal accents to create a professional, balanced UI palette without overwhelming the design.
Is #7e7bb4 readable on white or black?
#7e7bb4 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.