#70479E Hex Color
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This muted purple feels grounded and slightly moody, lacking the intensity of saturated violets. Its dim, cool character works well as a supporting background tone for dark mode interfaces. Because it offers a solid 6.8:1 contrast with white text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. The hex code for this color is #70479e. Pair it with soft greys to avoid it looking too flat.
Questions about #70479e
What is #70479e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70479e is rgb(112, 71, 158), in HSL hsl(268, 38%, 45%) and in CMYK 29%, 55%, 0%, 38%.
What colors work best with #70479e?
This grounded, moody purple pairs well with soft greys or off-white tones to prevent the palette from feeling too flat. Because of its cool undertones, incorporating a slightly warmer neutral can help balance the composition effectively without losing its dim, sophisticated character.
Is #70479e readable on white or black?
#70479e has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.