#866F8C Hex Color
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Not a vivid violet, the hex code #866f8c is a dusty gray-purple with almost no saturation left. It reads cool and matte, working better as a supporting tone or background than a hero color. Pair it with deep plum or muted ochre for depth. Black text on top reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #866f8c
What is #866f8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #866f8c is rgb(134, 111, 140), in HSL hsl(288, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 4%, 21%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #866f8c?
Deep plum and ochre bring out its cooler, grayer side, while cream keeps the pairing soft. Skip bright whites next to it, since they tend to wash this muted purple out.
Is #866f8c readable on white or black?
#866f8c has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.