#848494 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty purple leans heavily toward grey, resulting in a matte finish that reads as understated and calm. Because it offers a 5.7:1 contrast against black text, #848494 serves as an effective, readable base for UI backgrounds or secondary branding elements. Pair this hex code with crisp, off-white accents to avoid a muddy appearance in your layout.
Questions about #848494
What is #848494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848494 is rgb(132, 132, 148), in HSL hsl(240, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #848494?
This muted purple works exceptionally well with crisp off-white or light cream tones, which prevent the color from appearing muddy in a layout. You can also ground it by using charcoal for text or icons to maintain a sophisticated, monochromatic balance.
Is #848494 readable on white or black?
#848494 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.