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#715CA3 color code is #715CA3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #715ca3.

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#715CA3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #715CA3 is 0.1381. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.58:1 against white and 3.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#715CA3 on white5.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
#715CA3 on black3.76:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #715CA35.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #715CA33.76:1AA Large

#715CA3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #715CA3?+
The hex code for #715CA3 is #715CA3. In RGB it's rgb(113, 92, 163), and in HSL it's hsl(258, 28%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #715CA3?+
#715CA3 in RGB is (113, 92, 163). Written in CSS: rgb(113, 92, 163).
What is the CMYK value of #715CA3?+
#715CA3 converts to CMYK(31%, 44%, 0%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #715CA3.
Is #715ca3 a warm or cool color?+
#715CA3 (#715CA3) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 258° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #715ca3 belong to?+
#715CA3 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 258°, 28%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #715ca3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#715CA3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.58:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #715ca3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #715CA3 (#715CA3) is 7674 C Medium Amethyst Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #715CA3 in design

Practical guidance for using #715ca3 (#715CA3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #715CA3 (#715CA3) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #715ca3 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #715CA3 (#715CA3) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#715CA3 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

#715CA3 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.