#814C86 Hex Color
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#814c86 is a muted, dusty purple with a gray undertone that keeps it from reading bright. That restraint makes it a strong supporting tone, especially next to warm golds or muted greens rather than bright violets. It carries enough contrast for white body text at roughly 6.3:1, so it works as a background for calm, understated layouts in luxury, wine, or gaming design.
Questions about #814c86
What is #814c86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #814c86 is rgb(129, 76, 134), in HSL hsl(295, 28%, 41%) and in CMYK 4%, 43%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #814c86?
Soft gold, muted sage, and warm cream flatter #814c86 without competing with its grayed depth. Skip bright violets nearby, since they make this muted purple look duller by comparison.
Is #814c86 readable on white or black?
#814c86 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.