#8D78A5 Hex Color

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This ashy, unsaturated purple carries a dusty, matte finish that reads as calm and structured. Because it holds a moderate lightness, black text stands out clearly against it, making this hex code #8d78a5 a reliable choice for readable UI backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or warm charcoal to prevent the shade from looking muddy in professional layouts or branding.

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What is #8d78a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8d78a5 is rgb(141, 120, 165), in HSL hsl(268, 20%, 56%) and in CMYK 15%, 27%, 0%, 35%.

What colors pair best with #8d78a5 for design projects?

This ashy purple works best when balanced against neutral, warm tones that prevent it from appearing muddy. Pair #8d78a5 with a soft cream for a sophisticated light background or a deep charcoal to ensure high readability and contrast in text-heavy interfaces.

Is #8d78a5 readable on white or black?

#8d78a5 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.

#8D78A5 Hex Color

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