#74519F Hex Color
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Reach for #74519f when a design needs purple with some restraint. This muted violet leans cool, and its gray undertones keep it grounded next to brighter hues. It works well as a dominant base in dark mode or brand palettes, and white text passes AA on top at about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code #74519f suits gaming, wine, and creative work.
Questions about #74519f
What is #74519f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74519f is rgb(116, 81, 159), in HSL hsl(267, 33%, 47%) and in CMYK 27%, 49%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #74519f?
Warm golds, muted sage, and deep plum tones all flatter #74519f. The gray undertones in the purple keep these pairings from feeling loud, so it holds up in both brand palettes and UI.
Does #74519f read warm or cool?
#74519f leans cool, thanks to its blue undertones and low saturation. Set it next to warm neutrals like terracotta or ochre and the cool cast becomes even more obvious.
Is #74519f readable on white or black?
#74519f has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.