#702C9E Hex Color
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#702c9e is a deep violet with a muted, dusky edge rather than a bright pop. Its low lightness makes it a solid dominant base for dark mode UI and moody brand palettes, and it flatters muted golds and dusty rose better than the usual neon pairings. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast on it, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #702c9e
What is #702c9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #702c9e is rgb(112, 44, 158), in HSL hsl(276, 56%, 40%) and in CMYK 29%, 72%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #702c9e?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and soft plum all sit comfortably next to #702c9e without competing with it. For a bolder split, try teal, which plays off its cool violet base.
Is #702c9e readable on white or black?
#702c9e has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.