#807EB2 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #807eb2 is a cool purple with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained lightness suits spiritual, luxury, and creative branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or burgundy, though it can look washed out against white. The hex code #807eb2 supports black body text at about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #807eb2
What is #807eb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #807eb2 is rgb(128, 126, 178), in HSL hsl(242, 25%, 60%) and in CMYK 28%, 29%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #807eb2?
Does #807eb2 look warm or cool?
#807eb2 reads as a cool purple because its blue component is noticeably stronger than its red component, while its low saturation keeps the effect muted and ashy. That balance gives it a calm, matte presence rather than a vivid or playful one.
Is #807eb2 readable on white or black?
#807eb2 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.