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Running Number
8,481,676
HEX
#816B8C
RGB
129, 107, 140
HSL
280°,13%,48%
HSV
280°,24%,55%
CMYK
8%,24%,0%,45%
Brightness
46%
Type
Dark
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#816B8C sits at 280° on the color wheel, placing it in the violet family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 13% saturation and 48% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, balanced tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 129, 107, 140 produces a 4.76:1 contrast ratio against white, which clears WCAG AA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #816B8C is a close cousin of CSS gray — about 24 units away from #808080. Designers reach for violet hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
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Table Row Highlight
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