#848394 Hex Color
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#848394 is a dusty purple that sits one step away from grey. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a matte, ashy feel, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. It flatters cream, rust, and deep teal. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #848394
What is #848394 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848394 is rgb(132, 131, 148), in HSL hsl(244, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #848394?
Warm creams, rust, and deep teal all sit well against #848394. The muted purple acts as a calm middle ground that lets warmer accents stand out without clashing.
Is #848394 readable on white or black?
#848394 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.