#83376E Hex Color
Dark magenta with a moody streak
Reach for #83376e when a moody magenta needs to carry a whole design. This dark, muted shade sits closer to plum than pink, with a grayish undertone that keeps it grounded. It works well as a dominant background in nightlife branding, cosmetics packaging, and intimate product design, where its low lightness reads as private and grown-up. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 7.7:1, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with soft gold or deep teal for a palette that feels rich without shouting.
Questions about #83376e
What is #83376e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83376e is rgb(131, 55, 110), in HSL hsl(317, 41%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 16%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #83376e?
Soft gold, deep teal, and dusty rose all flatter #83376e without competing with it. For text and UI elements, white gives the strongest contrast at about 7.7:1.
Does #83376e read warm or cool?
It leans warm, thanks to the red in its magenta base, though the heavy gray undertone softens that warmth. Next to true purples it looks warmer still, so test it in context before committing.
Is #83376e readable on white or black?
#83376e has a 7.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.