#88569A Hex Color
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#88569a is a dusty, muted purple with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone or 30% layer rather than the main event. It flatters deep teal and warm charcoal better than the usual gold pairing. White text reads clearly on top at about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for body copy.
Questions about #88569a
What is #88569a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88569a is rgb(136, 86, 154), in HSL hsl(284, 28%, 47%) and in CMYK 12%, 44%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #88569a?
Deep teal and warm charcoal bring out its dusty depth without fighting it. Soft cream also works when you need a light counterweight. Avoid bright yellows, which make the muted purple look muddy by comparison.
Is #88569a readable on white or black?
#88569a has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.