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#762E72 color code is #762E72. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #762e72.

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#762E72 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #762E72 is 0.0702. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.74:1 against white and 2.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#762E72 on white8.74:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#762E72 on black2.40:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #762E728.74:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #762E722.40:1Fail

#762E72 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #762E72?+
The hex code for #762E72 is #762E72. In RGB it's rgb(118, 46, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(303, 44%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #762E72?+
#762E72 in RGB is (118, 46, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(118, 46, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #762E72?+
#762E72 converts to CMYK(0%, 61%, 3%, 54%) for print. Hex equivalent is #762E72.
Is #762e72 a warm or cool color?+
#762E72 (#762E72) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 303° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #762e72 belong to?+
#762E72 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 303°, 44%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #762e72 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#762E72 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.74:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #762e72?+
The nearest Pantone match for #762E72 (#762E72) is 3439 C Dark Cerise, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #762E72 in design

Practical guidance for using #762e72 (#762E72) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #762E72 (#762E72) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #762e72 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #762E72 (#762E72) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#762E72 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#762E72 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.