#7183B7 Hex Color

Professional muted periwinkle with quiet depth

Hex color #7183b7 graphic
This muted periwinkle possesses a dusty, unsaturated quality that feels professional and understated. Because it reads as neutral, #7183b7 works well as a supporting background tone for security or finance interfaces. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a functional choice for UI design. Pair it with crisp off-whites to prevent the color from appearing muddy or flat.

Questions about #7183b7

What is #7183b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7183b7 is rgb(113, 131, 183), in HSL hsl(225, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 38%, 28%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #7183b7 in a UI design?
This muted periwinkle works best with crisp whites or very dark charcoal to maintain high readability. Because the tone is unsaturated, it creates a professional contrast when paired with soft cream accents rather than stark, bright primary colors.
Is #7183b7 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
While #7183b7 functions excellently as a subtle background or UI accent, it is not recommended for small body text. Use a darker shade from its monochromatic scale or a true neutral for better accessibility and user comfort.
Is #7183b7 readable on white or black?
#7183b7 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.