#867E82 Hex Color
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#867e82 is a muted, dusty mauve with strong grey undertones that remove the sweetness typical of brighter pinks. This desaturated tone works best as a supporting neutral in branding or fashion palettes, where it balances bolder accents without overpowering them. It maintains excellent legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI body copy. The hex code for this ashy mauve is #867e82.
Questions about #867e82
What is #867e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #867e82 is rgb(134, 126, 130), in HSL hsl(330, 3%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 3%, 47%.
How should I use #867e82 in a design project?
#867e82 functions best as a sophisticated supporting neutral, ideal for background elements, text containers, or soft accents that need to ground a palette. Because it lacks aggressive saturation, it effectively balances vibrant, high-contrast colors without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #867e82?
Is #867e82 readable on white or black?
#867e82 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.