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#754BA0 color code is #754BA0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #754ba0.

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#754BA0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #754BA0 is 0.1135. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.42:1 against white and 3.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#754BA0 on white6.42:1AA
The quick brown fox
#754BA0 on black3.27:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #754BA06.42:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #754BA03.27:1AA Large

#754BA0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #754BA0?+
The hex code for #754BA0 is #754BA0. In RGB it's rgb(117, 75, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 36%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #754BA0?+
#754BA0 in RGB is (117, 75, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(117, 75, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #754BA0?+
#754BA0 converts to CMYK(27%, 53%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #754BA0.
Is #754ba0 a warm or cool color?+
#754BA0 (#754BA0) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #754ba0 belong to?+
#754BA0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 36%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #754ba0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#754BA0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.42:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #754ba0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #754BA0 (#754BA0) is 7671 C Royal Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #754BA0 in design

Practical guidance for using #754ba0 (#754BA0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #754BA0 (#754BA0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #754ba0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #754BA0 (#754BA0) 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

#754BA0 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

#754BA0 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 #754BA0

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #754ba0 (#754BA0). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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