#706F96 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #706f96 is a cool indigo-purple with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits meditation brands, night-sky themes, luxury packaging, and creative interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or burgundy rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #706f96.
Questions about #706f96
What is #706f96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706f96 is rgb(112, 111, 150), in HSL hsl(242, 16%, 51%) and in CMYK 25%, 26%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #706f96?
Does #706f96 work with white text?
White text on #706f96 reaches about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text but falls short of the 7:1 AAA target. Check larger type and interface states separately.
Is #706f96 readable on white or black?
#706f96 has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.