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#786890 color code is #786890. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #786890.

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#786890 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #786890 is 0.1591. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.02:1 against white and 4.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#786890 on white5.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
#786890 on black4.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7868905.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7868904.18:1AA Large

#786890 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #786890?+
The hex code for #786890 is #786890. In RGB it's rgb(120, 104, 144), and in HSL it's hsl(264, 16%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #786890?+
#786890 in RGB is (120, 104, 144). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 104, 144).
What is the CMYK value of #786890?+
#786890 converts to CMYK(17%, 28%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #786890.
Is #786890 a warm or cool color?+
#786890 (#786890) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 264° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #786890 belong to?+
#786890 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 264°, 16%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #786890 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#786890 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.02:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #786890?+
The nearest Pantone match for #786890 (#786890) is 7667 C Twilight, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #786890 in design

Practical guidance for using #786890 (#786890) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #786890 (#786890) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #786890 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #786890 (#786890) 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

#786890 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

#786890 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.