#747BB4 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo feels professional and restrained. Because it is matte and cool, #747bb4 works well as a subtle background color for UI design, offering enough contrast for black text to remain legible. It pairs effectively with terracotta or warm creams to break its coolness. Designers should use this hex code sparingly, as it can appear washed out in large, solid areas.
Questions about #747bb4
What is #747bb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747bb4 is rgb(116, 123, 180), in HSL hsl(233, 30%, 58%) and in CMYK 36%, 32%, 0%, 29%.
How should I use #747bb4 in UI design?
Because #747bb4 is a muted, unsaturated indigo, it serves best as a sophisticated background or secondary accent. Use it to ground bright interfaces without overwhelming them, pairing it against cream or terracotta to maintain warmth and visual balance.
Is #747bb4 readable on white or black?
#747bb4 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.