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#711E8A color code is #711E8A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #711e8a.

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#711E8A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #711E8A is 0.0627. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.31:1 against white and 2.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#711E8A on white9.31:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#711E8A on black2.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #711E8A9.31:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #711E8A2.25:1Fail

#711E8A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #711E8A?+
The hex code for #711E8A is #711E8A. In RGB it's rgb(113, 30, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(286, 64%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #711E8A?+
#711E8A in RGB is (113, 30, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(113, 30, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #711E8A?+
#711E8A converts to CMYK(18%, 78%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #711E8A.
Is #711e8a a warm or cool color?+
#711E8A (#711E8A) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 286° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #711e8a belong to?+
#711E8A belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 286°, 64%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #711e8a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#711E8A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.31:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #711e8a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #711E8A (#711E8A) is 527 C Pantone 527 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #711E8A in design

Practical guidance for using #711e8a (#711E8A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #711E8A (#711E8A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #711e8a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #711E8A (#711E8A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#711E8A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#711E8A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.