#7247D7 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #7247d7 graphic
#7247d7 is a bold, electric violet with high saturation that commands attention. Because it is so intense, it works best as a punchy 10% accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted, desaturated greys for a modern UI look. White text provides clear, accessible readability against this hex code, meeting WCAG AA standards for contrast.

Questions about #7247d7

What is #7247d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7247d7 is rgb(114, 71, 215), in HSL hsl(258, 64%, 56%) and in CMYK 47%, 67%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7247d7?
This vibrant violet creates a sophisticated balance when paired with cool, desaturated tones like slate or charcoal. These neutral backgrounds ground the high saturation of #7247d7, preventing the color from overpowering your overall design layout.
Is #7247d7 readable on white or black?
#7247d7 has a 5.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.