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#7774AF color code is #7774AF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7774af.

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#7774AF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7774AF is 0.1951. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.28:1 against white and 4.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7774AF on white4.28:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#7774AF on black4.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7774AF4.28:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7774AF4.90:1AA

#7774AF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7774AF?+
The hex code for #7774AF is #7774AF. In RGB it's rgb(119, 116, 175), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 27%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #7774AF?+
#7774AF in RGB is (119, 116, 175). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 116, 175).
What is the CMYK value of #7774AF?+
#7774AF converts to CMYK(32%, 34%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7774AF.
Is #7774af a warm or cool color?+
#7774AF (#7774AF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7774af belong to?+
#7774AF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 27%, 57% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #7774af accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7774AF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.28:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7774af?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7774AF (#7774AF) is 7673 C Blue Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7774AF in design

Practical guidance for using #7774af (#7774AF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#7774AF (#7774AF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7774AF (#7774AF) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#7774AF 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

#7774AF 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.