#713C7A Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, this muted purple sits deep and dusty, with gray undertones that keep it understated. The hex code #713c7a works best as a supporting tone or dark background, where white text holds about 8.0:1 contrast. Pair it with warm golds or terracotta accents. At large sizes it can read muddy, so use it away from fine detail.
Questions about #713c7a
What is #713c7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #713c7a is rgb(113, 60, 122), in HSL hsl(291, 34%, 36%) and in CMYK 7%, 51%, 0%, 52%.
What text color works best on #713c7a?
White text reads most clearly on #713c7a, with a contrast ratio of about 8.0:1. That passes WCAG AA for small body text, so it works as a background for paragraphs, buttons, and dark mode interfaces.
What colors pair well with #713c7a?
Warm golds and terracotta lift this dusty purple and keep it from feeling flat, while charcoal grounds it in a moody palette. Cool blues tend to dull it, so favor warm accents instead.
Is #713c7a readable on white or black?
#713c7a has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.