#745571 Hex Color
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A faded plum that sits closer to mauve than true magenta. #745571 is dark and grayed down, which keeps its sweetness in check and gives it a moody, matte finish. It works best as a supporting tone or background, since large fields can read flat. White text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with soft gold or deep teal for balance.
Questions about #745571
What is #745571 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745571 is rgb(116, 85, 113), in HSL hsl(306, 15%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 3%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745571?
#745571 pairs well with soft gold, deep teal, and dusty rose, which bring out its warmth without clashing. Avoid bright pinks, since they make the muted base look muddy.
Is #745571 readable on white or black?
#745571 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.