#815FB0 Hex Color
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Not a loud purple, #815fb0 is a muted violet whose grayed-out saturation keeps things calm. The cool undertone reads composed rather than playful, which suits dark interfaces, psychic and spiritual branding, and palettes that want mystery without heavy drama. Use it as a dominant base; white text on #815fb0 hits about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. It flatters warm ochre and deep plum better than bright pinks.
Questions about #815fb0
What is #815fb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #815fb0 is rgb(129, 95, 176), in HSL hsl(265, 34%, 53%) and in CMYK 27%, 46%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #815fb0?
Warm ochre and deep plum both flatter its cool violet cast, while soft cream lightens it without washing it out. Skip bright pinks and neons, which make the muted saturation look muddy by comparison.
Is #815fb0 readable on white or black?
#815fb0 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.