#824295 Hex Color
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The hex code #824295 defines a dark, cool purple with moderate saturation and a muted violet cast. Its serious, mysterious mood suits spiritual branding, luxury packaging, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which provides about 6.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #824295
What is #824295 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #824295 is rgb(130, 66, 149), in HSL hsl(286, 39%, 42%) and in CMYK 13%, 56%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Is #824295 a warm or cool purple?
#824295 reads as a cool, muted purple because its violet cast leans blue rather than red, giving it a reserved, mysterious feel instead of the warmth and energy associated with red-leaning purples.
What colors pair well with #824295?
#824295 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, charcoal for a softer dark interface, and pale lavender or dusty mauve for a restrained palette; muted gold can add warmth without overpowering its cool violet base.
Is #824295 readable on white or black?
#824295 has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.