#805273 Hex Color
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Muted and dusky, #805273 is a dark magenta with gray-violet undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives designs a restrained, tender mood suited to cosmetics, romance branding, fashion, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary color beside warm cream or pale blush; white text reads clearly on it at about 6.2:1. The hex code is #805273.
Questions about #805273
What is #805273 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #805273 is rgb(128, 82, 115), in HSL hsl(317, 22%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 10%, 50%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #805273?
#805273 pairs well with warm cream and pale blush, which soften its dusky magenta character without competing with its gray-violet undertones, creating a gentle palette suited to cosmetics, romance branding, and quiet accents. Use white or deep charcoal when stronger definition is needed.
Does #805273 read as warm or cool?
#805273 reads as a muted, slightly cool magenta because its gray-violet undertones temper the warmth typically associated with red and pink, giving the shade a dusty, reserved presence instead of a vivid or fiery one. Its low saturation supports understated romantic and fashion-led designs.
Is #805273 readable on white or black?
#805273 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.