#735E7D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet provides an understated base for moody design work. Because it is desaturated, the hex code #735e7d functions better as a background tone than a high-impact accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with copper or soft metallic tones, offering an alternative to standard dark gray. White text remains legible against this color, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy in UI projects.
Questions about #735e7d
What is #735e7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735e7d is rgb(115, 94, 125), in HSL hsl(281, 14%, 43%) and in CMYK 8%, 25%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #735e7d?
Is #735e7d suitable for UI design?
Yes, #735e7d serves as an excellent background color for user interfaces because it maintains sufficient contrast with white text, meeting standard accessibility requirements. Its desaturated nature prevents it from vibrating or overwhelming the user, making it ideal for large, calming UI surfaces.
Is #735e7d readable on white or black?
#735e7d has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.