#817886 Hex Color
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Somewhere between weathered slate and faded lavender sits #817886, a dusty purple with an ashy, matte finish. Its low saturation reads understated, so it works best as a supporting tone behind stronger accents like deep plum or brass. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, which makes this hex code a safe pick for muted UI backgrounds.
Questions about #817886
What is #817886 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817886 is rgb(129, 120, 134), in HSL hsl(279, 6%, 50%) and in CMYK 4%, 10%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #817886?
Cream and deep plum flatter #817886 the most. Cream warms its grey undertone, while plum deepens the purple. Charcoal also works for text and borders without creating harsh contrast.
Is #817886 readable on white or black?
#817886 has a 4.23:1 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.