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#725DBB color code is #725DBB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #725dbb.

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#725DBB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #725DBB is 0.1499. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.25:1 against white and 4.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#725DBB on white5.25:1AA
The quick brown fox
#725DBB on black4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #725DBB5.25:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #725DBB4.00:1AA Large

#725DBB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #725DBB?+
The hex code for #725DBB is #725DBB. In RGB it's rgb(114, 93, 187), and in HSL it's hsl(253, 41%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #725DBB?+
#725DBB in RGB is (114, 93, 187). Written in CSS: rgb(114, 93, 187).
What is the CMYK value of #725DBB?+
#725DBB converts to CMYK(39%, 50%, 0%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #725DBB.
Is #725dbb a warm or cool color?+
#725DBB (#725DBB) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #725dbb belong to?+
#725DBB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 253°, 41%, 55% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #725dbb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#725DBB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.25:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #725dbb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #725DBB (#725DBB) is 4707 C Hyacinth, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #725DBB in design

Practical guidance for using #725dbb (#725DBB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #725DBB (#725DBB) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #725dbb text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #725DBB (#725DBB) 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

#725DBB 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

#725DBB 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.