#816C96 Hex Color
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Muted purple with a gray cast, #816c96 earns its place as a supporting tone rather than a hero color. Its low saturation keeps designs calm and matte, though it can turn muddy at large sizes. White text clears the 4.5:1 bar here, so it holds up as a UI background, and it looks richer next to warm ochre or burgundy than beside plain white.
Questions about #816c96
What is #816c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816c96 is rgb(129, 108, 150), in HSL hsl(270, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 14%, 28%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #816c96?
Warm ochre, burgundy, and dusty rose all flatter #816c96 because their warmth offsets its gray cast. Cream or deep charcoal also work when you want a softer, low-contrast palette.
Is #816c96 readable on white or black?
#816c96 has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.