#716374 Hex Color
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#716374 is a dark, dusty purple with ashy gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its subdued violet character brings calm, structure, and mystery to backgrounds, luxury branding, spiritual projects, and gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base when larger areas risk looking muddy. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #716374.
Questions about #716374
What is #716374 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716374 is rgb(113, 99, 116), in HSL hsl(289, 8%, 42%) and in CMYK 3%, 15%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #716374?
#716374 pairs well with charcoal, muted cream, and subdued burgundy because its gray undertone supports both dark structure and restrained warmth. Use cream for contrast and burgundy for a richer, more dramatic accent combination.
Is #716374 readable on white or black?
#716374 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.