#715C96 Hex Color
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This muted violet is dusty and cool, offering a serious, understated presence. Because of its desaturated, matte quality, #715c96 works best as a calm background color for sophisticated UI designs. It provides enough contrast to support white text comfortably. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal grays to avoid a gloomy appearance while maintaining a sense of structural integrity.
Questions about #715c96
What is #715c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715c96 is rgb(113, 92, 150), in HSL hsl(262, 24%, 47%) and in CMYK 25%, 39%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #715c96 in a design?
This muted violet creates a sophisticated balance when paired with warm creams or deep charcoal grays. Using these neutrals prevents the overall design from feeling gloomy while maintaining the structural integrity of your layout and ensuring readability for text.
Is #715c96 suitable for use as a background color?
Yes, #715c96 is an excellent choice for calm, professional background applications because its desaturated nature reduces visual strain. It provides a gentle backdrop that offers sufficient contrast to support crisp white text without becoming an overwhelming focus for the user.
Is #715c96 readable on white or black?
#715c96 has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.