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#7340BF color code is #7340BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7340bf.

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#7340BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7340BF is 0.1107. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.53:1 against white and 3.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7340BF on white6.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
#7340BF on black3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7340BF6.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7340BF3.21:1AA Large

#7340BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7340BF?+
The hex code for #7340BF is #7340BF. In RGB it's rgb(115, 64, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(264, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #7340BF?+
#7340BF in RGB is (115, 64, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(115, 64, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #7340BF?+
#7340BF converts to CMYK(40%, 66%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7340BF.
Is #7340bf a warm or cool color?+
#7340BF (#7340BF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 264° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7340bf belong to?+
#7340BF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 264°, 50%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #7340bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7340BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.53:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7340bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7340BF (#7340BF) is 4410 C Iris Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7340BF in design

Practical guidance for using #7340bf (#7340BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #7340BF (#7340BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #7340bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7340BF (#7340BF) 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

#7340BF 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

#7340BF 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.

Brands that use #7340BF

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #7340bf (#7340BF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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