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#772B8C color code is #772B8C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #772b8c.

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#772B8C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #772B8C is 0.0754. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.37:1 against white and 2.51:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#772B8C on white8.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#772B8C on black2.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #772B8C8.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #772B8C2.51:1Fail

#772B8C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #772B8C?+
The hex code for #772B8C is #772B8C. In RGB it's rgb(119, 43, 140), and in HSL it's hsl(287, 53%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #772B8C?+
#772B8C in RGB is (119, 43, 140). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 43, 140).
What is the CMYK value of #772B8C?+
#772B8C converts to CMYK(15%, 69%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #772B8C.
Is #772b8c a warm or cool color?+
#772B8C (#772B8C) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 287° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #772b8c belong to?+
#772B8C belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 287°, 53%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #772b8c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#772B8C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.37:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #772b8c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #772B8C (#772B8C) is 248 C Pantone 248 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #772B8C in design

Practical guidance for using #772b8c (#772B8C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #772B8C (#772B8C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #772b8c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #772B8C (#772B8C) 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

#772B8C 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

#772B8C 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.