#987DC4 Hex Color

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#987dc4 is a dusty, cool purple with a matte finish and restrained saturation. Its gray-violet undertone gives layouts a composed, spiritual mood without feeling dramatic. Use it as a supporting tone for cosmetics, wellness, or wedding palettes, pairing well with charcoal and muted gold. As a hex code, #987dc4 also supports black body text at about 6.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #987dc4

What is #987dc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #987dc4 is rgb(152, 125, 196), in HSL hsl(263, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 22%, 36%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #987dc4?
Pair #987dc4 with charcoal for grounded contrast, muted gold for a refined accent, or sage for a softer natural palette; these combinations preserve its restrained character while adding separation for interface panels, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #987dc4 readable on white or black?
#987dc4 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.