#712980 Hex Color
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This dark, muted violet carries a serious and mysterious weight. Because #712980 is quite deep, it works best as a moody background or a grounding 60% base color rather than a highlight. Pair it with soft cream or pale yellow text for maximum readability, as white can feel too harsh against this shade. The hex code for this cool-toned purple is #712980.
Questions about #712980
What is #712980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #712980 is rgb(113, 41, 128), in HSL hsl(290, 51%, 33%) and in CMYK 12%, 68%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #712980?
Because #712980 is quite deep and cool, it requires softer, lighter contrasts to remain readable. Pair it with warm, low-contrast neutrals like cream or soft pale yellows rather than pure white to avoid a jarring visual effect.
Is #712980 better as a text color or a background?
This shade functions best as a grounding 60% base color for backgrounds rather than a text highlight. Its density provides a moody, serious atmosphere, but it will lack the necessary contrast for comfortable reading if used for small, dense body text.
Is #712980 readable on white or black?
#712980 has a 9.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.