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#773272 color code is #773272. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #773272.

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#773272 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #773272 is 0.0742. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.46:1 against white and 2.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#773272 on white8.46:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#773272 on black2.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #7732728.46:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7732722.48:1Fail

#773272 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #773272?+
The hex code for #773272 is #773272. In RGB it's rgb(119, 50, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(304, 41%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #773272?+
#773272 in RGB is (119, 50, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 50, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #773272?+
#773272 converts to CMYK(0%, 58%, 4%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #773272.
Is #773272 a warm or cool color?+
#773272 (#773272) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 304° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #773272 belong to?+
#773272 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 304°, 41%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #773272 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#773272 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.46:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #773272?+
The nearest Pantone match for #773272 (#773272) is 4317 C Plum Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #773272 in design

Practical guidance for using #773272 (#773272) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #773272 (#773272) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #773272 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #773272 (#773272) 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

#773272 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

#773272 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.