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#7284C0 color code is #7284C0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7284c0.

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#7284C0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7284C0 is 0.2389. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.64:1 against white and 5.78:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7284C0 on white3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#7284C0 on black5.78:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7284C03.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7284C05.78:1AA

#7284C0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7284C0?+
The hex code for #7284C0 is #7284C0. In RGB it's rgb(114, 132, 192), and in HSL it's hsl(226, 38%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #7284C0?+
#7284C0 in RGB is (114, 132, 192). Written in CSS: rgb(114, 132, 192).
What is the CMYK value of #7284C0?+
#7284C0 converts to CMYK(41%, 31%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7284C0.
Is #7284c0 a warm or cool color?+
#7284C0 (#7284C0) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7284c0 belong to?+
#7284C0 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 226°, 38%, 60% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #7284c0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7284C0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.64:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7284c0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7284C0 (#7284C0) is 4698 C Autumn Sky, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7284C0 in design

Practical guidance for using #7284c0 (#7284C0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#7284C0 (#7284C0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7284C0 (#7284C0) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue 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

#7284C0 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

#7284C0 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.