#827DC7 Hex Color
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#827dc7 is a dusty, medium-light lavender with cool gray undertones. Its muted saturation keeps it calm and understated, so it works better as a background or supporting tone than a headline color. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #827dc7
What is #827dc7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827dc7 is rgb(130, 125, 199), in HSL hsl(244, 40%, 64%) and in CMYK 35%, 37%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #827dc7?
It flatters charcoal for grounded contrast, and soft creams or sage greens for a gentler, spring-like palette. Muted gold accents also bring out its warmth without overpowering it.
Is #827dc7 readable on white or black?
#827dc7 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.