#816DB3 Hex Color
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#816db3 is a muted, dusty violet with cool undertones and a matte finish. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a calm, understated mood suited to spiritual, luxury, gaming, and creative designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #816db3.
Questions about #816db3
What is #816db3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816db3 is rgb(129, 109, 179), in HSL hsl(257, 32%, 56%) and in CMYK 28%, 39%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #816db3?
#816db3 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, while warm cream softens its cool violet cast; muted sage, mauve, or dusty rose can extend its calm, creative palette without making the design feel overly bright.
Is #816db3 readable on white or black?
#816db3 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.