#747DE8 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Bright and strongly saturated, #747de8 is a cool indigo with a clear blue-violet cast. Its medium-light value brings energy and focus to calls to action, creative branding, and spiritual or night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm sand, rather than a full-page background. Black text remains accessible at about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #747de8.
Questions about #747de8
What is #747de8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747de8 is rgb(116, 125, 232), in HSL hsl(235, 72%, 68%) and in CMYK 50%, 46%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #747de8?
#747de8 pairs well with charcoal, warm sand, and soft white, which balance its saturated blue-violet energy without competing for attention in branding, interfaces, or atmospheric layouts; use charcoal for grounding and warm sand for a softer finish.
Why does #747de8 read as a cool color?
#747de8 reads as cool because its saturated blue base is shifted toward violet, creating a crisp, focused feel rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow undertones in most palettes.
Is #747de8 readable on white or black?
#747de8 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.