#837692 Hex Color
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#837692 is a dusty purple with heavy gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. That low saturation keeps it calm and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. Try it with deep plum or muted mustard for depth. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.0:1, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #837692
What is #837692 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #837692 is rgb(131, 118, 146), in HSL hsl(268, 11%, 52%) and in CMYK 10%, 19%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #837692?
#837692 pairs well with plum and muted mustard, both of which deepen its gray undertone. For a cleaner look, keep it next to off-white and use charcoal for text and accents.
Is #837692 readable on white or black?
#837692 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.