#847484 Hex Color
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Weathered slate with a purple cast. #847484 is a muted, ashy purple that sits close to grey, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs well with deep plum or warm mustard, which stop it from reading flat. The hex code is matte and calm, and black text passes AA on it at about 4.8:1.
Questions about #847484
What is #847484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847484 is rgb(132, 116, 132), in HSL hsl(300, 6%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #847484?
Warm mustard, deep plum, and soft cream pair well with #847484 because its grey undertone needs either warmth or darkness nearby to avoid looking flat. Skip pale pastels, which wash this muted purple out. Charcoal also keeps it grounded in neutral palettes.
Is #847484 readable on white or black?
#847484 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 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.