#715660 Hex Color
A moody and understated dusty mauve neutral
A dusty, muted mauve with strong grey undertones, #715660 functions as a serious, moody neutral. Because it is so unsaturated, it works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. White text offers excellent contrast against it, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy. Designers often pair this hex code with soft creams or warm greys to soften its inherent gloominess.
Questions about #715660
What is #715660 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715660 is rgb(113, 86, 96), in HSL hsl(338, 14%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 15%, 56%.
What colors complement #715660 best in design projects?
Is #715660 suitable for body text or background usage?
Use #715660 primarily as a background element rather than a dominant color because it is highly unsaturated. It works exceptionally well for calm, wellness-focused branding or professional interfaces where high-contrast white text is applied for readability.
Is #715660 readable on white or black?
#715660 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.