#736E93 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet has an ashy character that feels restrained rather than playful. Because it lacks high saturation, #736e93 functions well as a steady background for professional interfaces or branding. White text meets WCAG accessibility standards against this hex code, which ensures excellent readability for body copy. Pair it with a crisp, cool off-white to prevent the overall composition from looking too muddy.
Questions about #736e93
What is #736e93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #736e93 is rgb(115, 110, 147), in HSL hsl(248, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 22%, 25%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #736e93?
#736e93 looks best when anchored by neutral tones that let its purple character breathe without clashing. Pair this hex with a crisp, cool off-white for high contrast text or a deep slate to build a sophisticated, professional depth in UI layouts.
Is #736e93 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
#736e93 functions very effectively as a background because its low saturation prevents it from competing with foreground elements. Since white text meets accessibility standards against this shade, it provides excellent, reliable readability for body copy in dashboard or professional branding designs.
Is #736e93 readable on white or black?
#736e93 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.