#746CCD Hex Color
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A muted, medium-light indigo with a soft violet cast. #746ccd reads calm and a little dusty, so it works better as a supporting tone or accent than a dominant background. It flatters warm golds and deep plum, and black text stays readable on it at about 4.8:1 contrast. Expect to see it in creative, gaming, and meditation-themed palettes.
Questions about #746ccd
What is #746ccd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746ccd is rgb(116, 108, 205), in HSL hsl(245, 49%, 61%) and in CMYK 43%, 47%, 0%, 20%.
Does black text pass WCAG AA on #746ccd?
Yes. Black text on #746ccd reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text falls short, so stick to dark type on this background.
What colors pair well with #746ccd?
Warm golds and mustard yellows bring out its cooler side, while deep plum keeps it rich in dark palettes. For a sharper look, try it against a soft sage or charcoal instead of plain white, which can wash it out.
Is #746ccd readable on white or black?
#746ccd has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.