#87668D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple carries a cool and muted presence. The hex code for this shade is #87668d. Because it is somewhat desaturated, it avoids feeling overly vibrant, making it a solid choice for background elements or understated UI components. It pairs well with warm, creamy neutrals to balance its inherent coolness. White text remains perfectly legible over this color for accessibility needs.
Questions about #87668d
What is #87668d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87668d is rgb(135, 102, 141), in HSL hsl(291, 16%, 48%) and in CMYK 4%, 28%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #87668d?
This muted purple looks sophisticated when paired with warm, creamy neutrals or soft taupe shades. For higher contrast, consider deep charcoal or off-black text, which anchors the coolness of the violet without creating the harshness of pure black.
Is #87668d readable on white or black?
#87668d has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.