#97829E Hex Color
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#97829e is a muted, dusty purple with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained, refined mood suited to wellness, cosmetics, weddings, and spiritual branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or deep plum. Black text reaches about 6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #97829e.
Questions about #97829e
What is #97829e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97829e is rgb(151, 130, 158), in HSL hsl(285, 13%, 56%) and in CMYK 4%, 18%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #97829e?
Pair #97829e with cream or charcoal for a clean, grounded palette, or use deep plum for a richer monochromatic feel that preserves its dusty purple character and suits calm, polished visual systems.
Does #97829e have warm or cool undertones?
#97829e reads as a cool, muted purple because its gray undertones temper the hue and keep it from feeling bright or warm. It works well for calm, refined layouts, especially when balanced with cream or deep plum.
Is #97829e readable on white or black?
#97829e has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.