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#726BBD color code is #726BBD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #726bbd.

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#726BBD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #726BBD is 0.1777. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.61:1 against white and 4.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#726BBD on white4.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
#726BBD on black4.55:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #726BBD4.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #726BBD4.55:1AA

#726BBD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #726BBD?+
The hex code for #726BBD is #726BBD. In RGB it's rgb(114, 107, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(245, 38%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #726BBD?+
#726BBD in RGB is (114, 107, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(114, 107, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #726BBD?+
#726BBD converts to CMYK(40%, 43%, 0%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #726BBD.
Is #726bbd a warm or cool color?+
#726BBD (#726BBD) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 245° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #726bbd belong to?+
#726BBD belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 245°, 38%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #726bbd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#726BBD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.61:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #726bbd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #726BBD (#726BBD) is 7446 C Bright Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #726BBD in design

Practical guidance for using #726bbd (#726BBD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#726BBD is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #726BBD (#726BBD) 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

#726BBD 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

#726BBD 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.