#711CD8 Hex Color
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Electric violet at full volume. The hex code #711cd8 is strongly saturated, so it shines as a call-to-action or accent rather than a dominant background. White text holds up well on top, hitting about 7.3:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. It flatters deep plum and muted gold. Compare it with other shades of purple to find softer neighbors.
Questions about #711cd8
What is #711cd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #711cd8 is rgb(113, 28, 216), in HSL hsl(267, 77%, 48%) and in CMYK 48%, 87%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #711cd8?
Muted gold, deep plum, and desaturated teal all sit well beside #711cd8, letting its saturation lead. Keep surrounding colors dull or dark, since bright companions compete with it fast.
Does #711cd8 read warm or cool?
It reads cool. The blue undertone pulls it toward the cold side of purple, giving it an electric, moody feel instead of a warm reddish one.
Is #711cd8 readable on white or black?
#711cd8 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.