#740BBB Hex Color
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Darker than grape candy and louder than lavender, #740bbb is a saturated violet with real punch. Its low lightness keeps it moody while the saturation keeps it loud. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.4:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body text. Best used as an accent or in dark mode and gaming palettes, where a full background can feel heavy.
Questions about #740bbb
What is #740bbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #740bbb is rgb(116, 11, 187), in HSL hsl(276, 89%, 39%) and in CMYK 38%, 94%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #740bbb?
Warm golds and soft sage greens balance #740bbb's intensity, while charcoal grounds it in dark layouts. Avoid sitting it next to bright reds, which compete for attention.
Is #740bbb readable on white or black?
#740bbb has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.