#823666 Hex Color
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#823666 is a dark, muted magenta with a dusky purple undertone. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood, while subtle warmth suits romance, cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife themes. Use it as a supporting tone with blush pink or soft apricot rather than a full-page background. The hex code #823666 provides clear white-text contrast at about 7.9:1.
Questions about #823666
What is #823666 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #823666 is rgb(130, 54, 102), in HSL hsl(322, 41%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 22%, 49%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #823666?
#823666 pairs well with blush pink, soft apricot, cream, and charcoal, because these tones balance its dusky magenta depth, soften its purple undertone, and create contrast without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #823666 a warm or cool color?
#823666 reads as a muted, slightly warm magenta because its red-violet base contains more red than blue, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained and gives the shade a dusky, almost cool impression in darker palettes.
Where does #823666 work best?
Use #823666 as a supporting tone in romantic branding, cosmetics, fashion details, and nightlife graphics, where its dark, muted magenta character adds depth without overwhelming a full-page background.
Is #823666 readable on white or black?
#823666 has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.