#988AA5 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated purple feels grounded and dusty rather than bright. Because of its muted character, it works well as a sophisticated background tone that won’t overwhelm a UI. Black text remains highly readable over it, offering strong accessibility for body copy. The hex code for this muted shade is #988aa5. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #988aa5
What is #988aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988aa5 is rgb(152, 138, 165), in HSL hsl(271, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 8%, 16%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with the muted #988aa5?
Is #988aa5 readable on white or black?
#988aa5 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.