#803A56 Hex Color
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#803a56 is a dark, muted pink with warm berry and plum undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood while preserving softness and romance. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, dusty peach, or charcoal in fashion, cosmetics, floral, and moody branding. White text remains highly legible at about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #803a56.
Questions about #803a56
What is #803a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #803a56 is rgb(128, 58, 86), in HSL hsl(336, 38%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 33%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #803a56?
#803a56 pairs well with cream, dusty peach, charcoal, and muted sage, which balance its warm berry-plum undertones without competing with its depth. Use cream for softness, charcoal for a restrained look, and dusty peach for gentle contrast.
Does #803a56 read as warm or cool?
#803a56 reads as a warm-leaning muted pink because its red-rich berry and plum undertones add warmth, while its low saturation and dark value keep it restrained rather than bright. It feels romantic, serious, and slightly mysterious.
Is #803a56 readable on white or black?
#803a56 has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.