#80597F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #80597f is a dusky purple with gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its low saturation gives branding, cosmetic packaging, spiritual themes, and dark-mode interfaces a restrained, thoughtful mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or deep brown. The hex code #80597f also supports readable white body text at about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #80597f
What is #80597f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80597f is rgb(128, 89, 127), in HSL hsl(302, 18%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 1%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #80597f?
#80597f pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, deep brown for a grounded palette, and charcoal for a cooler interface; its muted saturation keeps each combination calm, refined, and easy to balance.
Is #80597f readable on white or black?
#80597f has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.