#714191 Hex Color

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This dark, muted purple carries a moody and serious weight. Because #714191 is quite unsaturated, it avoids looking neon and works well as a grounding base for UI designs. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as the 7.3:1 contrast ratio provides excellent clarity. The hex code for this color is #714191.

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What is #714191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #714191 is rgb(113, 65, 145), in HSL hsl(276, 38%, 41%) and in CMYK 22%, 55%, 0%, 43%.

What colors pair well with #714191 for UI design?

Using #714191 as a primary base works best when balanced against a clean white or a very light ivory to ensure the text remains legible. For accent colors, a muted gold or a soft sage provides enough vibrancy to add interest without overwhelming the serious, grounded nature of the purple.

Is #714191 readable on white or black?

#714191 has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.

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