#7474C0 Hex Color
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Not the vivid indigo of neon palettes, #7474c0 is a dusty, muted shade that leans closer to gray than purple. Its low saturation reads understated, which suits supporting tones and large background blocks better than small accents. Black text passes contrast requirements on it, about 5:1, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream for balance.
Questions about #7474c0
What is #7474c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7474c0 is rgb(116, 116, 192), in HSL hsl(240, 38%, 60%) and in CMYK 40%, 40%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #7474c0?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, mustard, and soft cream offset the cool gray undertone of #7474c0 better than the usual white, which can wash it out. Deep navy keeps things moody if you want a monochrome, night-sky palette.
Is #7474c0 readable on white or black?
#7474c0 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.