#712C57 Hex Color
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Nightlife posters, cosmetics packaging, and moody dark mode interfaces give #712c57 room to work. This dark magenta sits low in lightness with muted plum undertones, so it reads warm and serious instead of sweet. Its muted character also makes it tricky at large sizes, where it can turn muddy without a brighter partner nearby. Use it as a dominant base behind white text, which passes AA comfortably at about 9.5:1 contrast, and pair it with gold or dusty rose accents.
Questions about #712c57
What is #712c57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #712c57 is rgb(113, 44, 87), in HSL hsl(323, 44%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 23%, 56%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #712c57?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and warm grays all sit well against #712c57. Skip bright pinks, which fight its low saturation and make it look dull.
Is #712c57 readable on white or black?
#712c57 has a 9.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.