#87879A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #87879a is a medium-light purplish violet with a gray cast. Its low saturation creates a matte, understated mood suited to supporting UI elements, religious branding, gaming palettes, and luxury packaging. Pair it with charcoal or warm ivory for structure and contrast. The hex code #87879a supports black body text at about 6:1 contrast.
Questions about #87879a
What is #87879a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87879a is rgb(135, 135, 154), in HSL hsl(240, 9%, 57%) and in CMYK 12%, 12%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #87879a in a palette?
#87879a pairs well with charcoal for structure, warm ivory for softness, and muted plum or dusty rose accents for a restrained palette that preserves its cool, gray-violet character without adding harsh saturation.
Is #87879a readable on white or black?
#87879a has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.