#847C88 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet sits right between purple and grey. Because it lacks saturation, #847c88 works best as a supporting background or a secondary element rather than a bright accent. It pairs beautifully with crisp off-whites to maintain contrast without appearing washed out. Black text remains readable against this hex code, making it a functional choice for subtle, understated UI designs where you need a calm, grounded neutral.
Questions about #847c88
What is #847c88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847c88 is rgb(132, 124, 136), in HSL hsl(280, 5%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 9%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #847c88?
#847c88 works best alongside crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft-grey to maintain legibility. Because it is a desaturated violet, you can also anchor it with dark charcoal to create a professional, grounded appearance for your design elements.
Does #847c88 function well for UI text?
While #847c88 is excellent for backgrounds or secondary graphic elements, it may lack sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for standard body text. It is safer to use this color for UI accents or headers, ensuring you maintain accessibility standards with darker, readable text.
Is #847c88 readable on white or black?
#847c88 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.