#867E96 Hex Color
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Purple, but barely. #867e96 is a dusty, ashy violet, far more muted than vivid, and it reads calm without going cold. Its low saturation suits a supporting role at around 30% of a palette rather than a dominant base, and it flatters deep plum or warm brass accents. The hex code #867e96 also meets WCAG AA behind black text, so small body copy stays legible.
Questions about #867e96
What is #867e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #867e96 is rgb(134, 126, 150), in HSL hsl(260, 10%, 54%) and in CMYK 11%, 16%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #867e96?
Can #867e96 be used as a text background?
Yes, with black text. #867e96 reaches about 5.4:1 contrast against black, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls below 4.5:1, so save it for large type only.
Is #867e96 readable on white or black?
#867e96 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.