#7E7DCD Hex Color
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This muted indigo carries a cool, desaturated tone that feels poised and orderly. Because of its balanced mid-range lightness, it provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI components. The hex code #7e7dcd pairs effectively with warm terra-cotta or mustard accents, which break up its inherent stillness and prevent the design from feeling too clinical.
Questions about #7e7dcd
What is #7e7dcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7dcd is rgb(126, 125, 205), in HSL hsl(241, 44%, 65%) and in CMYK 39%, 39%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #7e7dcd?
This muted indigo works best when paired with warm contrast colors to break up its inherent stillness. You can create a striking, modern palette by incorporating deep terra-cotta or vibrant mustard yellow accents.
Is #7e7dcd suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
The balanced mid-range lightness of #7e7dcd provides excellent contrast against black text, making it a reliable and readable choice for UI components. It avoids the harsh clinical feel of pure blue while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
Is #7e7dcd readable on white or black?
#7e7dcd has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.