#7375E4 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated indigo commands attention with its high-energy presence. Because of its intense, brilliant chroma, #7375e4 works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to temper its cool, electric personality. This hex code meets WCAG accessibility standards for small body text, ensuring readability against black.
Questions about #7375e4
What is #7375e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7375e4 is rgb(115, 117, 228), in HSL hsl(239, 68%, 67%) and in CMYK 50%, 49%, 0%, 11%.
How should I use #7375e4 in a design layout?
#7375e4 is an intense, high-chroma indigo that dominates visual space, so use it sparingly as an accent rather than a primary background color. It works best to highlight call-to-action buttons, specific data visualizations, or small illustrative elements against dark mode interfaces.
What colors pair well with #7375e4?
Balance the electric nature of #7375e4 by pairing it with soft, desaturated neutrals like creamy off-whites or warm, mid-tone grays to ground the color. If you want a more dynamic palette, try using muted terracotta or dusty gold accents to add depth without clashing.
Is #7375e4 readable on white or black?
#7375e4 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.