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#785EA6 color code is #785EA6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #785ea6.

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#785EA6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #785EA6 is 0.1475. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.32:1 against white and 3.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#785EA6 on white5.32:1AA
The quick brown fox
#785EA6 on black3.95:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #785EA65.32:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #785EA63.95:1AA Large

#785EA6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #785EA6?+
The hex code for #785EA6 is #785EA6. In RGB it's rgb(120, 94, 166), and in HSL it's hsl(262, 29%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #785EA6?+
#785EA6 in RGB is (120, 94, 166). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 94, 166).
What is the CMYK value of #785EA6?+
#785EA6 converts to CMYK(28%, 43%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #785EA6.
Is #785ea6 a warm or cool color?+
#785EA6 (#785EA6) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 262° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #785ea6 belong to?+
#785EA6 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 262°, 29%, 51% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #785ea6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#785EA6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.32:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #785ea6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #785EA6 (#785EA6) is 7674 C Medium Amethyst Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #785EA6 in design

Practical guidance for using #785ea6 (#785EA6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #785EA6 (#785EA6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #785ea6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #785EA6 (#785EA6) 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

#785EA6 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

#785EA6 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.