#71508E Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #71508e acts as a serious, unsaturated purple. Its low chroma creates a moody, grounded atmosphere perfect for subtle backgrounds in digital interfaces. Because this hex code has a contrast ratio of 6.5:1 against white, it remains legible for body text. Use it alongside cream or pale gray to keep your palette from feeling too heavy or closed in.
Questions about #71508e
What is #71508e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71508e is rgb(113, 80, 142), in HSL hsl(272, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 20%, 44%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #71508e?
This muted purple balances best with warm neutrals like cream or pale gray to prevent the design from feeling too heavy or closed in. For contrast, try pairing it with muted yellow-greens to create a sophisticated, earthy palette.
Is #71508e readable on white or black?
#71508e has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.