#817D9F Hex Color
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#817d9f is a muted, ashy purple with cool violet undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to supporting elements, spiritual branding, luxury packaging, and creative interfaces. Use the hex code #817d9f with charcoal or black text; it works well as a structured base but can feel washed out beside white.
Questions about #817d9f
What is #817d9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817d9f is rgb(129, 125, 159), in HSL hsl(247, 15%, 56%) and in CMYK 19%, 21%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #817d9f?
#817d9f pairs well with charcoal, soft cream, muted sage, and subdued burgundy because its cool, gray-violet base gains definition from dark neutrals and gentle contrast without losing its restrained character. Use burgundy sparingly for a richer accent.
Is #817d9f readable on white or black?
#817d9f has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.