#81759D Hex Color
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#81759d is a dusty, muted purple with cool gray undertones. It reads soft rather than bold, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background instead of a statement color. At large sizes it can turn muddy, but black text keeps enough contrast on top of it. Pair it with terracotta or mustard for warmth.
Questions about #81759d
What is #81759d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81759d is rgb(129, 117, 157), in HSL hsl(258, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 18%, 25%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #81759d?
Warm accents like terracotta, mustard, and cream give #81759d lift without clashing. For a moodier palette, charcoal and deep navy keep its gray undertones in play.
Is #81759d readable on white or black?
#81759d has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.