Studio Color
Studio is a purple color with hex code #714AB2. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with studio, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Studio Color Values
What Does Studio Mean?
Studio belongs to the purple family of colors. Purple dye once cost more than gold, and the royal association never really wore off. The family blends red's warmth with blue's calm, which is an odd, appealing combination. Brands pick purple partly because their competitors don't. Studio sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Studio is classified as a gray (nearest centroid: vivid violet, #9065CA).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Studio
Studio and #89B04A are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #4A56B0 and #A44AB0, which sit beside studio on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair studio with triadic partners #B0714A and #4AB071. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- RebeccaPurple —
#663399(Delta E 9) - Iris —
#6258C4(Delta E 9) - Royal Purple —
#7851A9(Delta E 9) - SlateBlue —
#6A5ACD(Delta E 10) - Light Indigo —
#6D5ACF(Delta E 10)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #714AB2; }
.background { background-color: #714AB2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #714AB2; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #714AB240; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for studio?
Studio has the hex code #714AB2. In RGB notation it is rgb(113, 74, 178), in HSL it is hsl(263, 41%, 49%), and its OKLCH value is 0.505, 0.159, 297.7.
What does the color studio mean?
Purple-family colors like studio carry distinct psychological associations. Studio belongs to the purple family of colors. Purple dye once cost more than gold, and the royal association never really wore off. The family blends red's warmth with blue's calm, which is an odd, appealing combination. Brands pick purple partly because their competitors don't. Studio sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with studio?
Studio has three easy routes: its complement #89B04A for punch, its neighbors #4A56B0 and #A44AB0 for something calmer, or triadic partners #B0714A and #4AB071 when you want energy.
Is studio a standard web color?
No — Studio is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #714AB2 or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make studio lighter or darker?
To lighten studio, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #E9E2F3 (lightest tint) to #120C1D (darkest shade).
About Studio
Studio is classified as a Gray in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Purple hue family. It has The color is recognized by Resene.
Use our Color Converter to convert #714AB2 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.