#8A7DBA Hex Color
Dusty lavender with a cool gray edge
Somewhere between lavender and slate, #8a7dba is a dusty purple with just enough gray to keep it from turning sweet. The muted, matte tone sits well as a supporting shade in wedding, wellness, and spring palettes. Black text passes AA against it at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a7dba
What is #8a7dba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7dba is rgb(138, 125, 186), in HSL hsl(253, 31%, 61%) and in CMYK 26%, 33%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #8a7dba?
Warm cream, deep plum, and charcoal all flatter this dusty purple. Charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work, while cream softens it for wedding or wellness palettes. Avoid bright yellows, which make the muted tone read muddy.
Is #8a7dba readable on white or black?
#8a7dba has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.