#787481 Color Information

Hex color code: #787481

A muted purple shade, #787481 appears as (120, 116, 129) in RGB and (258°, 5%, 48%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameGray
HEX
#787481
RGB
120, 116, 129
HSL
258°, 5%, 48%
CMYK
7%, 10%, 0%, 49%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #787481;
background-color: #787481;
border-color: #787481;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #787481;
border: 2px solid #787481;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#787481]
text-[#787481]
border-[#787481]
shadow-[0_0_10px_787481]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #787481, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #787481; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #787481; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #787481; background-color: #78748115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #78748120; border-left: 4px solid #787481; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #787481; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #787481 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 116, 129

Red: 120 / Green: 116 / Blue: 129

HSL

258°, 5%, 48%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

7%, 10%, 0%, 49%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 49%

What color is #787481?

#787481 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #787481 to RGB:

rgb(120, 116, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #787481 to HSL:

hsl(258, 5%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #787481 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 49%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #787481 has RGB (120, 116, 129) and HSL (258°, 5%, 48%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #787481 is #7D8174, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #747781.

Use #787481 in CSS: color: #787481 or background-color: #787481. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #787481

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.61:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #787481?

#787481 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #787481?

#787481 in RGB is (120, 116, 129) - 120 red, 116 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #787481 in CSS?

Use #787481 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #787481?

#7D8174 (complementary), #747781 (analogous), and #525058 (lighter shade) work well with #787481.