#836D7B Hex Color
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Reach for #836d7b when a design needs a dusty magenta that behaves like a neutral. Its heavy gray undertone keeps it matte and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone in the 30% slot rather than the lead color. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code #836d7b looks richer next to deep greens and warm creams.
Questions about #836d7b
What is #836d7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #836d7b is rgb(131, 109, 123), in HSL hsl(322, 9%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 6%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #836d7b?
Deep forest green and warm cream both make #836d7b look richer, while charcoal grounds it in darker palettes. Skip pale pastels, since they wash out its muted tone.
Is #836d7b readable on white or black?
#836d7b has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.