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#783A74 color code is #783A74. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #783a74.

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#783A74 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #783A74 is 0.0828. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.91:1 against white and 2.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#783A74 on white7.91:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#783A74 on black2.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #783A747.91:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #783A742.66:1Fail

#783A74 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #783A74?+
The hex code for #783A74 is #783A74. In RGB it's rgb(120, 58, 116), and in HSL it's hsl(304, 35%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #783A74?+
#783A74 in RGB is (120, 58, 116). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 58, 116).
What is the CMYK value of #783A74?+
#783A74 converts to CMYK(0%, 52%, 3%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #783A74.
Is #783a74 a warm or cool color?+
#783A74 (#783A74) 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 #783a74 belong to?+
#783A74 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 304°, 35%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #783a74 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#783A74 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.91:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #783a74?+
The nearest Pantone match for #783A74 (#783A74) is 4317 C Plum Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #783A74 in design

Practical guidance for using #783a74 (#783A74) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #783A74 (#783A74) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #783a74 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #783A74 (#783A74) 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

#783A74 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

#783A74 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.