#896AA8 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated purple, #896aa8 feels restrained and matte. Its muted character avoids the intensity of primary violet, making it a reliable choice for supporting UI elements or subtle backgrounds. Pair it with soft, warm grays to keep the palette grounded. Because it holds a contrast ratio of 4.7:1 against black, this hex code remains readable even in smaller body text applications.
Questions about #896aa8
What is #896aa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #896aa8 is rgb(137, 106, 168), in HSL hsl(270, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 18%, 37%, 0%, 34%.
What color palettes work best with #896aa8?
#896aa8 pairs beautifully with warm gray or soft creams to keep the overall look grounded and readable. Its muted nature also makes it an excellent choice for monochromatic schemes when combined with deeper eggplant tones or lighter, airy lavender shades.
Is #896aa8 readable on white or black?
#896aa8 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.