#836573 Hex Color
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#836573 is a dark, dusty pink with gray undertones and almost no punch. It works best as a supporting tone or background where a soft, matte mood matters, and it looks richer beside deep plum or warm brass than beside plain white. White text on this hex code hits about 5.2:1 contrast, so it clears AA for body text.
Questions about #836573
What is #836573 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #836573 is rgb(131, 101, 115), in HSL hsl(332, 13%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 12%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #836573?
Deep plum and warm brass both make #836573 look richer, while olive adds an earthy counterpoint. Avoid pairing it with bright white surfaces, which wash it out.
Is #836573 readable on white or black?
#836573 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.