#987B8C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #987b8c is a dusty magenta with gray undertones and a matte, softened finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to romance, cosmetics, fashion, and supporting brand elements. Use it as a secondary color beside deep navy or warm cream; black text remains readable for small body copy. The hex code is #987b8c.
Questions about #987b8c
What is #987b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #987b8c is rgb(152, 123, 140), in HSL hsl(325, 12%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 8%, 40%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #987b8c?
#987b8c pairs well with warm cream, deep navy, and charcoal, which give its dusty magenta hue structure without overpowering its muted character; cream keeps the palette soft, navy adds contrast, and charcoal supports a restrained, modern look.
Does #987b8c look warm or cool?
#987b8c reads as a muted, slightly cool dusty magenta because its hue leans toward purple and is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or orange, giving it a calm, understated presence. It works well in romantic and cosmetic palettes.
Is #987b8c readable on white or black?
#987b8c has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.