#705CB0 Hex Color
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The hex code #705cb0 is a cool, medium-dark purple with blue and gray undertones. Its restrained saturation suits branding, gaming interfaces, and spiritual or luxury themes. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or muted gold rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #705cb0
What is #705cb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705cb0 is rgb(112, 92, 176), in HSL hsl(254, 35%, 53%) and in CMYK 36%, 48%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #705cb0?
#705cb0 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted gold, which balance its cool purple base without competing with its restrained saturation. Use cream for warmth, charcoal for a modern interface, or muted gold for a refined accent.
Does #705cb0 look warm or cool?
#705cb0 reads as a cool purple because its blue undertones outweigh any red influence, while its gray component softens the hue. That balance makes it feel composed and polished rather than bright or overly playful.
Is #705cb0 readable on white or black?
#705cb0 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.