#817A99 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #817a99 is a subdued purple with a distinctly ashy undertone. This unsaturated shade works well as a supporting tone in branding or UI backgrounds where you need to avoid visual clutter. Because black text maintains a strong 5.2:1 contrast ratio against this hue, it remains readable for body copy. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to emphasize its understated character.
Questions about #817a99
What is #817a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817a99 is rgb(129, 122, 153), in HSL hsl(254, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 16%, 20%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #817a99?
#817a99 works best when balanced against neutral, grounded tones that highlight its purple undertone without overpowering it. Try pairing this shade with a soft cream or a deep slate gray to maintain a clean, professional, and understated design aesthetic.
Is #817a99 readable on white or black?
#817a99 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.