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#716ECF color code is #716ECF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #716ecf.

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#716ECF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #716ECF is 0.1917. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.34:1 against white and 4.83:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#716ECF on white4.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#716ECF on black4.83:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #716ECF4.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #716ECF4.83:1AA

#716ECF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #716ECF?+
The hex code for #716ECF is #716ECF. In RGB it's rgb(113, 110, 207), and in HSL it's hsl(242, 50%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #716ECF?+
#716ECF in RGB is (113, 110, 207). Written in CSS: rgb(113, 110, 207).
What is the CMYK value of #716ECF?+
#716ECF converts to CMYK(45%, 47%, 0%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #716ECF.
Is #716ecf a warm or cool color?+
#716ECF (#716ECF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 242° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #716ecf belong to?+
#716ECF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 242°, 50%, 62% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #716ecf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#716ECF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.34:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #716ecf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #716ECF (#716ECF) is 7446 C Bright Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #716ECF in design

Practical guidance for using #716ecf (#716ECF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#716ECF (#716ECF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #716ECF (#716ECF) 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

#716ECF 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

#716ECF 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.