#746491 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple carries an ashy undertone that feels cool and quiet. Because of its muted character, #746491 works best as a supporting tone in a palette rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability, as the contrast ratio is sufficient for small text. It brings a grounded, serious mood to modern interfaces or professional branding projects.
Questions about #746491
What is #746491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746491 is rgb(116, 100, 145), in HSL hsl(261, 18%, 48%) and in CMYK 20%, 31%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair best with #746491?
#746491 pairs best with neutral tones to maintain its sophisticated, ashy character. Use crisp white for high-contrast text readability, or combine it with slate or deep charcoal for a moody, professional interface that avoids looking too vibrant or overwhelming.
Is #746491 suitable for small web text?
While #746491 works well as a supporting accent or background color, avoid using it as primary body text. Its desaturated, muted nature can make small text difficult to read, so stick to higher-contrast darker shades for accessibility compliance and clarity.
Is #746491 readable on white or black?
#746491 has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.