#7176E3 Hex Color
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#7176e3 is a bold, saturated indigo that commands immediate attention. Its high chroma creates an intense, electric feel that works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. Pair this cool, bright shade with soft grays or warm neutrals to balance its inherent loudness. Because it maintains a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains legible for small UI text and call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #7176e3
What is #7176e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7176e3 is rgb(113, 118, 227), in HSL hsl(237, 67%, 67%) and in CMYK 50%, 48%, 0%, 11%.
What color schemes work best with #7176e3?
Because #7176e3 carries such intense electric energy, it pairs best with soft, desaturated neutrals like charcoal or warm light grays to ground the look. Avoid pairing it with other high-chroma colors, as the competition will quickly fatigue the eye and create visual clutter.
Is #7176e3 readable on white or black?
#7176e3 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.