#805579 Hex Color
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#805579 is a dark, dusty magenta with muted purple undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a calm, understated mood, while its deep value adds romance and subtle seductiveness. Use it as a supporting color for cosmetics, fashion, or nightlife branding, pairing it with soft cream. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #805579
What is #805579 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #805579 is rgb(128, 85, 121), in HSL hsl(310, 20%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 5%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #805579?
Soft cream creates a gentle contrast with #805579, while charcoal can deepen its muted, romantic mood; pale blush or dusty mauve can build a restrained, tone-on-tone palette without making the design feel overly bright.
Is #805579 warm or cool?
#805579 reads as a muted, slightly cool magenta because its purple undertones temper the red base; its low saturation and matte, ashy quality keep it from feeling bright or strongly warm.
Is #805579 readable on white or black?
#805579 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.