#8776B2 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty violet brings a calm, unsaturated tone to digital palettes. Because it is desaturated and cool, #8776b2 works well as a grounding background color that avoids the harshness of pure purple. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, earthy terracotta or cream tones. Since this hex code provides a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, standard black text remains readable and accessible for your UI components.
Questions about #8776b2
What is #8776b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8776b2 is rgb(135, 118, 178), in HSL hsl(257, 28%, 58%) and in CMYK 24%, 34%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #8776b2?
Because #8776b2 carries a cool, dusty undertone, it creates a striking balance when paired with warm, natural shades like terracotta or soft cream. These combinations provide enough contrast to keep designs feeling balanced, professional, and readable without appearing too vibrant.
Is #8776b2 readable on white or black?
#8776b2 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.