#716191 Hex Color
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Muted violet carries a dusty, ashy character that avoids the typical intensity of purple. It serves as a solid neutral for secondary UI elements, offering a structured feel without becoming overwhelming. Because it maintains a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, use it for small body copy or clean, moody backgrounds. The hex code for this specific shade is #716191.
Questions about #716191
What is #716191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716191 is rgb(113, 97, 145), in HSL hsl(260, 20%, 47%) and in CMYK 22%, 33%, 0%, 43%.
How can I effectively use #716191 in a user interface?
#716191 works best as a secondary neutral for headers or border accents because of its dusty, ashy character. It provides enough structure to define UI elements without the visual intensity of a pure, saturated violet hue.
Is #716191 readable on white or black?
#716191 has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.