#747388 Hex Color
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This dusty, greyish purple feels muted and matte. Because of its low saturation, the hex code #747388 works best as a neutral base in minimal interfaces. It maintains excellent readability with white text, meeting AA accessibility standards at a 4.6:1 ratio. Pair this shade with warm, punchy yellows to prevent it from looking too flat in larger backgrounds.
Questions about #747388
What is #747388 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747388 is rgb(116, 115, 136), in HSL hsl(243, 8%, 49%) and in CMYK 15%, 15%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #747388?
Pair #747388 with warm, punchy yellows to create a balanced contrast that keeps the design from feeling flat. This muted shade also acts as a sophisticated anchor when placed alongside lighter, crisp neutrals like cream or soft off-whites.
Is #747388 readable on white or black?
#747388 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.