#826E9A Hex Color
A sophisticated dusty purple with cool undertones
This dusty, unsaturated purple creates a grounded feel without being too heavy. Because it is muted and cool, #826e9a works well as a sophisticated background color for modern UI designs. It provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to keep your palette from appearing too flat.
Questions about #826e9a
What is #826e9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826e9a is rgb(130, 110, 154), in HSL hsl(267, 18%, 52%) and in CMYK 16%, 29%, 0%, 40%.
Which colors pair best with #826e9a?
To keep your palette balanced, pair #826e9a with cream or warm gray to prevent the design from appearing too flat or heavy. These neutral tones complement its muted, dusty nature without competing for visual dominance in your layout.
Is #826e9a readable on white or black?
#826e9a has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.