#8D698E Hex Color
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A dusty purple close to faded heather or dried lavender stems. Its gray undertones and mid lightness give #8d698e a muted, slightly cool feel that stays understated even at full coverage. Use it as a supporting tone or 30% layer rather than a dominant base, and pair it with deep teal or warm ochre to keep it from reading muddy. White text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #8d698e
What is #8d698e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d698e is rgb(141, 105, 142), in HSL hsl(298, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 1%, 26%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8d698e?
Deep teal and warm ochre both make #8d698e read richer, while near-black plum suits luxury or gaming layouts. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they wash out its dusty undertone.
Is #8d698e readable on white or black?
#8d698e has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.