#706EF5 Hex Color
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#706ef5 is a saturated, cool blue-purple with indigo undertones and high lightness. Its strong energy suits calls to action, creative branding, meditation themes, and night-sky palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or warm cream rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly at about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #706ef5.
Questions about #706ef5
What is #706ef5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706ef5 is rgb(112, 110, 245), in HSL hsl(241, 87%, 70%) and in CMYK 54%, 55%, 0%, 4%.
Does black or white text work better with #706ef5?
Black text offers stronger contrast on #706ef5, at roughly 5.2:1, while white text falls below 4.5:1, making black the safer choice for normal-sized text and accessibility-focused interfaces where readable labels matter. Check the final text size and background combination with the page's contrast tool.
What colors pair well with #706ef5?
For balanced palettes, pair #706ef5 with charcoal or warm cream, using the blue-purple as a focused accent rather than a full background; muted neutrals soften its saturation, while nearby indigo or violet can reinforce its creative, night-sky mood.
Does #706ef5 look warm or cool?
#706ef5 reads as a cool color because its saturated blue base and indigo undertones outweigh the small red component in its mix, giving it a crisp, vivid presence instead of the earthy feel associated with warmer purples. Its high lightness keeps it lively rather than icy.
Is #706ef5 readable on white or black?
#706ef5 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.