#84647C Hex Color
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#84647c is a dusty magenta with a gray undertone, dim and matte instead of bright. Designers reach for it as a background when standard purple feels too loud. It pairs well with muted greens and warm creams, though it can read muddy next to pure white. White text on #84647c clears WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #84647c
What is #84647c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84647c is rgb(132, 100, 124), in HSL hsl(315, 14%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 6%, 48%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #84647c?
Muted greens, warm creams, and soft golds all flatter #84647c without stealing its focus. Skip bright whites and neon accents, which make it look washed out and dull.
Does #84647c read warm or cool?
It sits on the warm side of purple because of its red-leaning magenta base. The heavy gray in it keeps that warmth subtle rather than punchy.
Is #84647c readable on white or black?
#84647c has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.