#86527A Hex Color
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Dusty and dim, #86527a is a muted magenta that leans plum, with gray undertones keeping it far from candy pink. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or dark background, where white text clears WCAG AA at about 6.0:1. Pair it with mustard gold or sage to warm it up. At large sizes it can read muddy, so smaller doses suit it better.
Questions about #86527a
What is #86527a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86527a is rgb(134, 82, 122), in HSL hsl(314, 24%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 9%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #86527a?
Mustard gold and sage lift #86527a without breaking its muted feel. A soft cream also works when you want a warmer, quieter pairing for packaging or interiors.
Is #86527a readable on white or black?
#86527a has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.