#72318A Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, #72318a is a dim, muted purple that reads cool and a little gloomy. Its low lightness suits a supporting role in a palette rather than the main event, though white text sits clearly on it at about 8.3:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty gold or sage for depth. The hex code works well in dark mode UI and moody brand palettes.
Questions about #72318a
What is #72318a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72318a is rgb(114, 49, 138), in HSL hsl(284, 48%, 37%) and in CMYK 17%, 64%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #72318a?
#72318a pairs well with muted gold, sage, and dusty pink, which lift its dimness without clashing. For sharper contrast, warm cream or terracotta accents work better than pure white.
Is #72318a readable on white or black?
#72318a has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.