#84799D Hex Color
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Not the loud purple most palettes reach for, #84799d is a dusty, grayed-down violet with a cool, ashy cast. Its low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone or UI background, though it can read muddy in large fields. It flatters mustard and soft sage better than white. Black text passes AA against this hex code at roughly 5.2:1.
Questions about #84799d
What is #84799d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84799d is rgb(132, 121, 157), in HSL hsl(258, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 16%, 23%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #84799d?
Mustard yellow, soft sage, and warm cream all give this muted purple life without overpowering it. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so try darker neutrals like charcoal or deep navy for stronger contrast.
Is #84799d readable on white or black?
#84799d has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.