#8987A7 Hex Color
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Muted and midweight, this lavender carries a gray undertone that keeps it matte and understated. It works best as a supporting tone, pairing better with deep plum and warm charcoal than with bright pastels. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so build contrast around it. Black text passes AA on #8987a7 at about 6.1:1. The hex code is #8987a7.
Questions about #8987a7
What is #8987a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8987a7 is rgb(137, 135, 167), in HSL hsl(244, 15%, 59%) and in CMYK 18%, 19%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8987a7?
Deep plum, cream, and charcoal all flatter #8987a7. Its gray undertone keeps pairings grounded, so avoid bright pastels that compete with its muted feel.
Is #8987a7 readable on white or black?
#8987a7 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.