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#77275C color code is #77275C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #77275c.

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#77275C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #77275C is 0.0615. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.42:1 against white and 2.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#77275C on white9.42:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#77275C on black2.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #77275C9.42:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #77275C2.23:1Fail

#77275C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #77275C?+
The hex code for #77275C is #77275C. In RGB it's rgb(119, 39, 92), and in HSL it's hsl(320, 51%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #77275C?+
#77275C in RGB is (119, 39, 92). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 39, 92).
What is the CMYK value of #77275C?+
#77275C converts to CMYK(0%, 67%, 23%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #77275C.
Is #77275c a warm or cool color?+
#77275C (#77275C) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 320° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #77275c belong to?+
#77275C belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 320°, 51%, 31% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #77275c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#77275C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.42:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #77275c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #77275C (#77275C) is 3460 C Dark Blush, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #77275C in design

Practical guidance for using #77275c (#77275C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #77275C (#77275C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #77275c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #77275C (#77275C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink 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

#77275C 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

#77275C 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.