#896183 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a dried rose and faded velvet, #896183 is a dark, dusty magenta. Gray undertones keep it muted, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, where it can turn muddy. The hex code reads about 5.1:1 with white text, enough contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #896183
What is #896183 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #896183 is rgb(137, 97, 131), in HSL hsl(309, 17%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 4%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #896183?
Muted gold, cream, and deep forest green all flatter #896183 without fighting its gray undertone. Bright neons do the opposite and make it read dull. Test pairings against a large swatch before committing.
Is #896183 readable on white or black?
#896183 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.