#C77BB2 Hex Color
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Soft rather than hot, #c77bb2 is a muted magenta with a grayish undertone that reads tender, not loud. Its low saturation suits a supporting role, and it looks richer beside deep plum or forest green than beside plain white. Black text passes AA contrast on it, which makes the hex code practical for cosmetics packaging and romance-themed branding.
Questions about #c77bb2
What is #c77bb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c77bb2 is rgb(199, 123, 178), in HSL hsl(317, 40%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 11%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c77bb2?
#c77bb2 looks richest next to deep plum, forest green, or charcoal, which ground its softness. Cream works too, though bright white can wash it out. Treat it as the supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout rather than the dominant color.
Is #c77bb2 readable on white or black?
#c77bb2 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.