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#7B40A0 color code is #7B40A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7b40a0.

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#7B40A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7B40A0 is 0.1042. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.81:1 against white and 3.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7B40A0 on white6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
#7B40A0 on black3.08:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7B40A06.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7B40A03.08:1AA Large

#7B40A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7B40A0?+
The hex code for #7B40A0 is #7B40A0. In RGB it's rgb(123, 64, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(277, 43%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #7B40A0?+
#7B40A0 in RGB is (123, 64, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(123, 64, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #7B40A0?+
#7B40A0 converts to CMYK(23%, 60%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7B40A0.
Is #7b40a0 a warm or cool color?+
#7B40A0 (#7B40A0) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 277° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7b40a0 belong to?+
#7B40A0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 277°, 43%, 44% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #7b40a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7B40A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.81:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7b40a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7B40A0 (#7B40A0) is 526 C Pantone 526 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7B40A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #7b40a0 (#7B40A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #7B40A0 (#7B40A0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #7b40a0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7B40A0 (#7B40A0) 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

#7B40A0 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

#7B40A0 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.

Brands that use #7B40A0

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #7b40a0 (#7B40A0). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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