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#714195 color code is #714195. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #714195.

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#714195 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #714195 is 0.0946. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.26:1 against white and 2.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#714195 on white7.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#714195 on black2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #7141957.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7141952.89:1Fail

#714195 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #714195?+
The hex code for #714195 is #714195. In RGB it's rgb(113, 65, 149), and in HSL it's hsl(274, 39%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #714195?+
#714195 in RGB is (113, 65, 149). Written in CSS: rgb(113, 65, 149).
What is the CMYK value of #714195?+
#714195 converts to CMYK(24%, 56%, 0%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #714195.
Is #714195 a warm or cool color?+
#714195 (#714195) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 274° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #714195 belong to?+
#714195 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 274°, 39%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #714195 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#714195 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.26:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #714195?+
The nearest Pantone match for #714195 (#714195) is 259 C Pantone 259 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #714195 in design

Practical guidance for using #714195 (#714195) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #714195 (#714195) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #714195 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #714195 (#714195) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#714195 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

#714195 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.