#8985A0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted purple sits low on the saturation scale, giving it an ashy and matte appearance. Because of its desaturated quality, #8985a0 works best as a supporting neutral or a soft background element rather than a dominant color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or crisp white, and the hex code meets accessibility standards for readable body text against black.
Questions about #8985a0
What is #8985a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8985a0 is rgb(137, 133, 160), in HSL hsl(249, 12%, 57%) and in CMYK 14%, 17%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
How should I use #8985a0 in my UI design?
#8985a0 is a versatile, muted choice for backgrounds, sidebars, or inactive state elements where you need to reduce visual noise. Pair it with charcoal or deep black text to ensure high readability and maintain professional contrast standards.
Is #8985a0 considered a warm or cool purple?
#8985a0 leans toward a cool, ashy temperature due to its desaturated, matte appearance. This inherent coolness makes it feel more reserved and professional than vibrant, high-energy purples, allowing it to sit comfortably alongside crisp, cool-toned neutrals.
Is #8985a0 readable on white or black?
#8985a0 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.