#735F8B Hex Color
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#735f8b is a dusty, muted purple with ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, understated character, so it works best as a supporting tone or dark interface background rather than a focal color. It flatters warm accents like ochre and muted gold, which keep it from going flat. White text reads clearly on top at about 5.6:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #735f8b
What is #735f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735f8b is rgb(115, 95, 139), in HSL hsl(267, 19%, 46%) and in CMYK 17%, 32%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #735f8b?
Warm, earthy accents suit it best: muted gold, ochre, and burnt orange stop the purple from reading flat. For a quieter palette, try sage or soft cream as lighter supporting tones.
Can #735f8b be used as a text background?
Yes, with white text. The pair reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. Black text falls short at roughly 3.7:1, so reserve it for large type only.
Is #735f8b readable on white or black?
#735f8b has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.