#8778AB Hex Color
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This muted, dusty purple offers a calm and unsaturated appearance. Because it lacks intensity, #8778ab works best as a neutral background or a supporting tone in branding rather than a dominant splash. It pairs well with charcoal greys for a professional, understated look. The hex code #8778ab maintains enough contrast for black body text, making it a functional choice for UI elements.
Questions about #8778ab
What is #8778ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8778ab is rgb(135, 120, 171), in HSL hsl(258, 23%, 57%) and in CMYK 21%, 30%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does #8778ab work well as a primary text color?
#8778ab is generally too light to serve as a primary body text color on white backgrounds while maintaining accessible contrast ratios. It is best used for secondary text, UI accents, or subtle graphical elements where readability is not the primary requirement.
What colors pair best with #8778ab in a design scheme?
This color pairs naturally with deep charcoal or slate greys for a sophisticated, high-contrast look that grounds its muted quality. Adding soft creams or off-whites provides a clean, modern balance that prevents the purple from appearing too heavy or industrial.
Is #8778ab readable on white or black?
#8778ab has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.