#746C8C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple carries an ashy undertone that feels grounded rather than playful. Because of its muted character, #746c8c works well as a sophisticated background color for UI layouts. It provides high contrast with white text, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to maintain a professional, understated appearance in your design work.
Questions about #746c8c
What is #746c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746c8c is rgb(116, 108, 140), in HSL hsl(255, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 17%, 23%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #746c8c in a UI design?
#746c8c works beautifully alongside soft creams or warm grays to maintain a professional, understated appearance. If you need a stronger contrast, try pairing it with a deep charcoal for text, as the muted purple prevents the layout from feeling too harsh or clinical.
Is #746c8c readable on white or black?
#746c8c has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.