#7480AE Hex Color
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The hex code #7480ae is a muted, matte indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a restrained, reflective mood suited to meditation, spirituality, denim, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #7480ae
What is #7480ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7480ae is rgb(116, 128, 174), in HSL hsl(228, 26%, 57%) and in CMYK 33%, 26%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #7480ae?
Muted indigo #7480ae pairs well with charcoal for a structured palette, while warm cream or terracotta adds contrast and warmth. Use those warmer notes sparingly if you want its cool, contemplative character to remain dominant.
Is #7480ae readable on white or black?
#7480ae has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.