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#7E247E color code is #7E247E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7e247e.

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#7E247E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7E247E is 0.0720. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.60:1 against white and 2.44:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7E247E on white8.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#7E247E on black2.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #7E247E8.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7E247E2.44:1Fail

#7E247E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7E247E?+
The hex code for #7E247E is #7E247E. In RGB it's rgb(126, 36, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #7E247E?+
#7E247E in RGB is (126, 36, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(126, 36, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #7E247E?+
#7E247E converts to CMYK(0%, 71%, 0%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7E247E.
Is #7e247e a warm or cool color?+
#7E247E (#7E247E) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7e247e belong to?+
#7E247E belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 56%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #7e247e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7E247E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.6:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7e247e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7E247E (#7E247E) is 3425 C Dark Magenta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7E247E in design

Practical guidance for using #7e247e (#7E247E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #7E247E (#7E247E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #7e247e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7E247E (#7E247E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#7E247E 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

#7E247E 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.