#847C96 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy purple is extremely unsaturated and leans into a gray-violet tone. The hex code for this shade is #847c96. Because of its neutral character, it functions best as a steady background color. Black text maintains excellent readability here, with a 5.3:1 contrast ratio that meets standard accessibility requirements. Pair it with crisp off-white to avoid a muddy appearance in UI designs.
Questions about #847c96
What is #847c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847c96 is rgb(132, 124, 150), in HSL hsl(258, 11%, 54%) and in CMYK 12%, 17%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with the ashy #847c96?
Pair this muted purple with crisp off-white or warm creams to prevent a muddy appearance in your UI layout. Deep, desaturated charcoal also works well as a text color, allowing the violet undertones to provide a subtle, modern warmth.
Is #847c96 readable on white or black?
#847c96 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.