#8472B8 Hex Color
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#8472b8 is a muted, dusty purple with a cool gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it matte and restrained, which suits supporting roles: a soft UI background, a secondary brand tone, or a mid-weight accent under brighter purples. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.1:1 contrast. It can turn muddy next to pure white, so test pairings like warm cream or deep plum.
Questions about #8472b8
What is #8472b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8472b8 is rgb(132, 114, 184), in HSL hsl(255, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 28%, 38%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #8472b8?
#8472b8 pairs well with warm cream, deep plum, and charcoal. Its gray undertone keeps it from clashing with earthy tones, though it can look washed out beside pure white.
Is #8472b8 a warm or cool color?
#8472b8 reads cool, since its red and blue mix leans toward blue and its gray undertone dulls any warmth. It feels calm and slightly bleak rather than lively.
Is #8472b8 readable on white or black?
#8472b8 has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.