#846E99 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated violet feels grounded and mature. Because it is quite muted, #846e99 works best as a supporting background or secondary element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp cream or soft charcoal to maintain readability. The hex code for this cool, ashy purple is #846e99, providing enough contrast for standard body text against black.
Questions about #846e99
What is #846e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #846e99 is rgb(132, 110, 153), in HSL hsl(271, 17%, 52%) and in CMYK 14%, 28%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with the #846e99 dusty violet?
Is #846e99 considered a warm or cool color?
#846e99 leans cool due to its underlying blue and gray tones, which give it a reserved, professional, and somewhat melancholic personality. It lacks the vibrancy of pure purple, making it a stable choice for backgrounds needing a grounded, calm atmosphere.
Is #846e99 readable on white or black?
#846e99 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.