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#796EAF color code is #796EAF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #796eaf.

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#796EAF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #796EAF is 0.1831. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.50:1 against white and 4.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#796EAF on white4.50:1AA
The quick brown fox
#796EAF on black4.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #796EAF4.50:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #796EAF4.66:1AA

#796EAF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #796EAF?+
The hex code for #796EAF is #796EAF. In RGB it's rgb(121, 110, 175), and in HSL it's hsl(250, 29%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #796EAF?+
#796EAF in RGB is (121, 110, 175). Written in CSS: rgb(121, 110, 175).
What is the CMYK value of #796EAF?+
#796EAF converts to CMYK(31%, 37%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #796EAF.
Is #796eaf a warm or cool color?+
#796EAF (#796EAF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 250° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #796eaf belong to?+
#796EAF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 250°, 29%, 56% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #796eaf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#796EAF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.5:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #796eaf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #796EAF (#796EAF) is 7661 C Amethyst Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #796EAF in design

Practical guidance for using #796eaf (#796EAF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#796EAF is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #796EAF (#796EAF) 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

#796EAF 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

#796EAF 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.