#714D78 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty purple offers a serious and moody character, perfect for understated branding or dark UI backgrounds. Because it sits at a mid-range darkness, white text maintains excellent readability against it. Avoid using it for large flat areas, as the color can appear slightly muddy. Instead, try using the hex code #714d78 as a supporting accent alongside soft creams or muted greens for a sophisticated palette.
Questions about #714d78
What is #714d78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #714d78 is rgb(113, 77, 120), in HSL hsl(290, 22%, 39%) and in CMYK 6%, 36%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #714d78 for a balanced design?
Is #714d78 suitable for large background areas?
Using #714d78 for large, flat background areas is generally risky because the color can appear slightly muddy to the eye. It is much more effective when applied to smaller UI elements, buttons, or as a secondary accent within a larger, more neutral layout.
Is #714d78 readable on white or black?
#714d78 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.