#874E71 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted magenta feels moody and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works better as a sophisticated background or supporting accent than as a dominant shade. It pairs well with cream or soft charcoal to avoid appearing too muddy. Use the hex code #874e71 for branding that requires a sense of tenderness or sensitivity without becoming overly bright.
Questions about #874e71
What is #874e71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #874e71 is rgb(135, 78, 113), in HSL hsl(323, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 16%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #874e71?
Is #874e71 readable on white or black?
#874e71 has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.