#745170 Hex Color
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Dark mauve skips the punch of true magenta. The hex code #745170 sits dim and heavily muted, closer to ash than candy, with a soft romantic undertone. That low saturation suits supporting roles: try it as a 30 percent shade behind white text, which clears AA at roughly 6.7:1. It flatters dusty teal and warm charcoal better than bright pinks, which wash it out.
Questions about #745170
What is #745170 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745170 is rgb(116, 81, 112), in HSL hsl(307, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 3%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745170?
Dusty teal, charcoal, and soft cream all flatter #745170 without stealing its subdued character. Bright pinks tend to wash it out, so keep neighboring colors muted too.
Is #745170 readable on white or black?
#745170 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.