#885976 Hex Color
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#885976 is a dark, dusty magenta with a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low saturation keeps it understated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. It flatters cream and soft gold pairings, and white text on top hits about 5.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #885976
What is #885976 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885976 is rgb(136, 89, 118), in HSL hsl(323, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 13%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #885976?
Cream, soft gold, and sage green all flatter this dusty magenta without competing with its muted tone. For higher contrast, try pairing it with a deep teal or navy in split layouts.
Is #885976 a good background for text?
Yes. White text on #885976 reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text falls short, so stick with light type on this shade.
Is #885976 readable on white or black?
#885976 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.