#80688C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted purple feels professional and understated. Because it is highly desaturated, #80688c works well as a supporting background tone without overwhelming interface elements. It provides enough contrast to support white text for accessible body content. Pair this shade with warm, sandy neutrals to avoid making a palette feel too cold or flat. The hex code for this cool violet is #80688c.
Questions about #80688c
What is #80688c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80688c is rgb(128, 104, 140), in HSL hsl(280, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 9%, 26%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #80688c in a design palette?
#80688c functions best when paired with warm, sandy neutrals to prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or flat. For high-contrast accents, consider pairing it with a soft terracotta or deep charcoal to anchor the muted tones effectively.
Is #80688c readable on white or black?
#80688c has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.