#816E7F Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated mauve, #816e7f leans toward grey, making it appear matte and grounded. It lacks the punch of true magenta, which makes it an excellent choice for calm, sophisticated backgrounds in cosmetics or fashion branding. Because it offers a solid contrast ratio of 4.7:1 against white, it works well for small body text. Pair this hex code with warm cream or slate for a balanced palette.
Questions about #816e7f
What is #816e7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816e7f is rgb(129, 110, 127), in HSL hsl(306, 8%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 2%, 49%.
What colors complement #816e7f in a design palette?
Pair #816e7f with warm cream to soften its grey edge or use slate to lean into its moody, professional side. These pairings maintain the color's sophisticated character while providing necessary contrast for balanced visual interest.
Is #816e7f readable on white or black?
#816e7f has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.