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#734CAE color code is #734CAE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #734cae.

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#734CAE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #734CAE is 0.1187. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.22:1 against white and 3.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#734CAE on white6.22:1AA
The quick brown fox
#734CAE on black3.37:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #734CAE6.22:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #734CAE3.37:1AA Large

#734CAE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #734CAE?+
The hex code for #734CAE is #734CAE. In RGB it's rgb(115, 76, 174), and in HSL it's hsl(264, 39%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #734CAE?+
#734CAE in RGB is (115, 76, 174). Written in CSS: rgb(115, 76, 174).
What is the CMYK value of #734CAE?+
#734CAE converts to CMYK(34%, 56%, 0%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #734CAE.
Is #734cae a warm or cool color?+
#734CAE (#734CAE) 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 #734cae belong to?+
#734CAE belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 264°, 39%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #734cae accessible for body text on a white background?+
#734CAE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.22:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #734cae?+
The nearest Pantone match for #734CAE (#734CAE) is 4410 C Iris Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #734CAE in design

Practical guidance for using #734cae (#734CAE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #734CAE (#734CAE) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #734cae text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #734CAE (#734CAE) 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

#734CAE 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

#734CAE 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 #734CAE

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #734cae (#734CAE). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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