#827399 Hex Color
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The hex code #827399 describes a muted, ashy purple with a matte finish and very low saturation. Its cool violet undertone suggests restraint, spirituality, and thoughtful structure rather than drama. Use it as a supporting tone in luxury, religious, or creative branding, pairing it with burgundy or warm cream. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast on this color.
Questions about #827399
What is #827399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827399 is rgb(130, 115, 153), in HSL hsl(264, 16%, 53%) and in CMYK 15%, 25%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #827399?
Is #827399 a warm or cool color?
#827399 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet undertone outweighs its muted red component, giving the purple a restrained, ashy appearance rather than a warm, reddish feel in most palettes.
Is #827399 readable on white or black?
#827399 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.