#866C86 Hex Color
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Don’t expect vivid purple here. #866c86 is a dusty, grayed-down mauve with a cool cast, more matte than jewel-toned. That restraint makes it a solid supporting color for UI backgrounds and luxury packaging. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1. The hex code #866c86 pairs best with cream or deep teal so it never turns muddy.
Questions about #866c86
What is #866c86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #866c86 is rgb(134, 108, 134), in HSL hsl(300, 11%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #866c86?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter #866c86. Its low saturation gives partners room to lead, so skip vivid purples or bright pinks nearby, which make it look dull.
Is #866c86 readable on white or black?
#866c86 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.