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#785EB5 color code is #785EB5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #785eb5.

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#785EB5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #785EB5 is 0.1533. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.16:1 against white and 4.07:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#785EB5 on white5.16:1AA
The quick brown fox
#785EB5 on black4.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #785EB55.16:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #785EB54.07:1AA Large

#785EB5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #785EB5?+
The hex code for #785EB5 is #785EB5. In RGB it's rgb(120, 94, 181), and in HSL it's hsl(258, 37%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #785EB5?+
#785EB5 in RGB is (120, 94, 181). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 94, 181).
What is the CMYK value of #785EB5?+
#785EB5 converts to CMYK(34%, 48%, 0%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #785EB5.
Is #785eb5 a warm or cool color?+
#785EB5 (#785EB5) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 258° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #785eb5 belong to?+
#785EB5 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 258°, 37%, 54% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #785eb5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#785EB5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.16:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #785eb5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #785EB5 (#785EB5) is 4707 C Hyacinth, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #785EB5 in design

Practical guidance for using #785eb5 (#785EB5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #785EB5 (#785EB5) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #785eb5 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #785EB5 (#785EB5) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#785EB5 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

#785EB5 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.