#86548C Hex Color
A dusty muted purple with serious depth
A dusty, unsaturated purple, #86548c provides a calm, serious tone for interface design. It works best as a background because its muted quality prevents it from overpowering other elements. This hex code maintains a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring high readability. Use it alongside warm, light neutrals to avoid a muddy look when filling large UI spaces.
Questions about #86548c
What is #86548c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86548c is rgb(134, 84, 140), in HSL hsl(294, 25%, 44%) and in CMYK 4%, 40%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #86548c in a layout?
Is #86548c readable on white or black?
#86548c has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.