#97808E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #97808e is a dusty magenta with gray undertones and a matte, softened finish. Its restrained saturation suits romantic branding, cosmetics, fashion, and supporting interface elements. Use it as a secondary tone with cream or deep plum; black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this subtle magenta is #97808e.
Questions about #97808e
What is #97808e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97808e is rgb(151, 128, 142), in HSL hsl(323, 10%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 6%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #97808e?
The #97808e hex color pairs well with cream for soft contrast, deep plum for tonal depth, and charcoal for a grounded, readable palette, preserving its muted character across branding, fashion, and interface accents.
Is #97808e readable on white or black?
#97808e has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.