#744480 Hex Color
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Dusty, muted purple with a gray undertone, #744480 reads moody rather than vivid. That matte quality makes it a solid base for dark UI or a supporting tone behind brighter accents. White text hits about 7.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on it. Pair it with muted gold to keep large areas from feeling flat.
Questions about #744480
What is #744480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #744480 is rgb(116, 68, 128), in HSL hsl(288, 31%, 38%) and in CMYK 9%, 47%, 0%, 50%.
What text color works best on #744480?
White text reads most clearly, with about 7.3:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. Black text falls short of that mark, so keep it off small type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #744480?
Muted golds, warm grays, and soft mauve tones sit comfortably beside it. For a sharper edge, a pale mustard or peach accent keeps the purple from turning muddy.
Is #744480 readable on white or black?
#744480 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.