#83839C Hex Color
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A dusty indigo-purple with a matte, ashy finish, #83839c brings restrained mystery and structure to visual systems. Its low saturation suits meditation brands, luxury packaging, night-sky themes, and creative interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or burgundy, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code #83839c offers about 5.7:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #83839c
What is #83839c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83839c is rgb(131, 131, 156), in HSL hsl(240, 11%, 56%) and in CMYK 16%, 16%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #83839c?
#83839c pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, muted terracotta, and charcoal, which give its cool, dusty purple base more warmth or definition without overwhelming its low saturation in digital and print palettes. Use the lightest pairing for spacious layouts and darker accents for depth.
Is #83839c readable on white or black?
#83839c has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.