#7E85B1 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a cool and ashy tone that feels restrained and meditative. It functions best as a base color or a calming background rather than an accent. Because of its low saturation, it pairs beautifully with dark, warm charcoal grays. With sufficient contrast, black text remains highly readable over the hex code #7e85b1, making it a reliable choice for UI design.
Questions about #7e85b1
What is #7e85b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e85b1 is rgb(126, 133, 177), in HSL hsl(232, 25%, 59%) and in CMYK 29%, 25%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7e85b1?
This muted indigo works best alongside warm, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep, desaturated earth tones. The cool, ashy nature of #7e85b1 creates a sophisticated, grounded contrast when placed against these darker, warmer colors, making it excellent for balanced UI layouts.
Is #7e85b1 a good choice for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #7e85b1 serves as a reliable UI background because it maintains high readability when paired with standard black text. Its low saturation keeps the interface feeling calm and professional rather than overly vibrant, ensuring users remain focused on your core content.
Is #7e85b1 readable on white or black?
#7e85b1 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.