#746E91 Hex Color
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The hex code #746e91 creates a cool, ashy purple with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained value suggests calm, structure, and mystery without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted wine in spiritual, luxury, or creative branding. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #746e91
What is #746e91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746e91 is rgb(116, 110, 145), in HSL hsl(250, 14%, 50%) and in CMYK 20%, 24%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #746e91?
#746e91 pairs well with warm cream for gentle contrast, muted wine for a richer palette, and soft gray for a restrained, tonal scheme. Use these combinations in spiritual, luxury, and creative branding.
Does #746e91 look warm or cool?
#746e91 reads as a cool, ashy purple because its muted violet base carries gray-blue undertones. Its low saturation softens the hue, giving layouts a calm, matte character rather than a bright or playful purple.
Is #746e91 readable on white or black?
#746e91 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.