#8B80BA Hex Color
Muted lavender with a matte finish
Dusty and muted, #8b80ba sits between lavender and gray, a cool purple with barely any punch. Its low saturation reads calm and matte, which suits supporting tones more than loud accents. Pair it with charcoal text, since black measures about 5.9:1 contrast here. It can turn muddy at large sizes, so test first. The hex code #8b80ba fits wellness, wedding, and spring palettes.
Questions about #8b80ba
What is #8b80ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b80ba is rgb(139, 128, 186), in HSL hsl(251, 30%, 62%) and in CMYK 25%, 31%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #8b80ba?
Deep charcoal, cream, and warm terracotta all flatter this muted lavender. Its gray undertone keeps pairings grounded, so skip bright saturated neighbors that make it look duller than it is.
Can #8b80ba work as a background for text?
Yes, for black text. #8b80ba measures about 5.9:1 contrast against black, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so keep light type to large headings only.
Is #8b80ba readable on white or black?
#8b80ba has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.