#81707A Hex Color
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Dusty and ashy, #81707a is a magenta pulled so close to grey it barely leans pink. Its muted, medium-light character suits supporting roles: a 30% palette tone, a soft background for cosmetics or fashion layouts. Pair it with deep plum or warm cream for contrast. White text reads clearly on this hex code, passing WCAG AA at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #81707a
What is #81707a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81707a is rgb(129, 112, 122), in HSL hsl(325, 7%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 5%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #81707a?
Warm cream and deep plum both flatter this ashy magenta, keeping its muted character intact. For a bolder mix, try pairing #81707a with sage, which offsets the purple undertone.
Is #81707a readable on white or black?
#81707a has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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.