#914A7F Hex Color
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Close to the dusty plum of a dried bouquet, this muted magenta sits between pink and purple without shouting. Its low saturation suits a supporting tone more than a hero shade. The hex code #914a7f holds white body text at about 6.0:1 contrast, so it works as a background, and it warms up nicely beside olive or deep teal.
Questions about #914a7f
What is #914a7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #914a7f is rgb(145, 74, 127), in HSL hsl(315, 32%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 12%, 43%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #914a7f?
Olive and deep teal flatter #914a7f by contrasting its dusty warmth, while cream softens it for packaging or cosmetics. Bright pinks nearby tend to make this muted magenta look muddy, so keep neighbors desaturated.
Can white text sit on #914a7f?
Yes. White text on #914a7f reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. That makes it a safe choice for buttons, headers, and full backgrounds.
Is #914a7f readable on white or black?
#914a7f has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.