#715AA2 Hex Color
Calm and restrained muted dusty purple
This muted, dusty purple offers a calm, restrained energy without the intensity of brighter violet hues. Because #715aa2 is fairly unsaturated, it works well as a grounding background or a secondary accent in professional UI designs. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this cool tone is #715aa2, which provides excellent contrast against white text.
Questions about #715aa2
What is #715aa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715aa2 is rgb(113, 90, 162), in HSL hsl(259, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 30%, 44%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #715aa2 for UI design?
Soft creams and warm grays provide the best balance for #715aa2, preventing the overall composition from appearing muddy. Pairing this dusty purple with lighter neutrals maintains readability and emphasizes its sophisticated, cool-toned character in professional layouts.
Is #715aa2 readable on white or black?
#715aa2 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.