#736FCE Hex Color
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#736fce is a saturated, mid-tone indigo with a distinctively cool, electric edge. Because it maintains a solid contrast ratio of 4.9:1 against black, it works effectively for legible body text. Designers often use this shade as a supporting accent in tech-focused UI or branding to suggest structure and mental clarity. Avoid pairing it with desaturated grays, as it can appear flat.
Questions about #736fce
What is #736fce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #736fce is rgb(115, 111, 206), in HSL hsl(243, 49%, 62%) and in CMYK 44%, 46%, 0%, 19%.
How should I use #736fce in a professional interface?
#736fce functions best as a high-contrast accent or primary button color that signals structure and clarity in technical branding. Because it maintains a solid 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains highly legible for body text or data-heavy UI components.
Which colors clash with #736fce?
Avoid pairing #736fce with muted or desaturated grays, as the contrast between the electric indigo and a flat gray often results in a muddy, visual imbalance. Instead, favor clean neutrals like off-white or deep blacks to allow the indigo to pop.
Is #736fce readable on white or black?
#736fce has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.