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#713A8D color code is #713A8D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #713a8d.

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#713A8D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #713A8D is 0.0846. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.80:1 against white and 2.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#713A8D on white7.80:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#713A8D on black2.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #713A8D7.80:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #713A8D2.69:1Fail

#713A8D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #713A8D?+
The hex code for #713A8D is #713A8D. In RGB it's rgb(113, 58, 141), and in HSL it's hsl(280, 42%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #713A8D?+
#713A8D in RGB is (113, 58, 141). Written in CSS: rgb(113, 58, 141).
What is the CMYK value of #713A8D?+
#713A8D converts to CMYK(20%, 59%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #713A8D.
Is #713a8d a warm or cool color?+
#713A8D (#713A8D) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 280° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #713a8d belong to?+
#713A8D belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 280°, 42%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #713a8d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#713A8D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.8:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #713a8d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #713A8D (#713A8D) is 259 C Pantone 259 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #713A8D in design

Practical guidance for using #713a8d (#713A8D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #713A8D (#713A8D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #713a8d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #713A8D (#713A8D) 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

#713A8D 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

#713A8D 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.