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#77428F color code is #77428F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #77428f.

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#77428F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #77428F is 0.0980. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.09:1 against white and 2.96:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#77428F on white7.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#77428F on black2.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #77428F7.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #77428F2.96:1Fail

#77428F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #77428F?+
The hex code for #77428F is #77428F. In RGB it's rgb(119, 66, 143), and in HSL it's hsl(281, 37%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #77428F?+
#77428F in RGB is (119, 66, 143). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 66, 143).
What is the CMYK value of #77428F?+
#77428F converts to CMYK(17%, 54%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #77428F.
Is #77428f a warm or cool color?+
#77428F (#77428F) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 281° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #77428f belong to?+
#77428F belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 281°, 37%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #77428f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#77428F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.09:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #77428f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #77428F (#77428F) is 259 C Pantone 259 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #77428F in design

Practical guidance for using #77428f (#77428F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #77428F (#77428F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #77428f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #77428F (#77428F) 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

#77428F 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

#77428F 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.