#842F68 Hex Color
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This dim magenta carries a heavy, serious mood with its desaturated and murky tones. The hex code #842f68 offers high contrast with white text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI headers. Because of its dark intensity, use this shade as a small accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming your design. It pairs well with soft creams for a sophisticated, balanced look.
Questions about #842f68
What is #842f68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #842f68 is rgb(132, 47, 104), in HSL hsl(320, 47%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 21%, 48%.
Why does #842f68 work well as an accent color?
This dim magenta has high contrast against white or cream backgrounds, making it an excellent choice for UI headers or call-to-action buttons. Its dark, serious weight prevents it from overwhelming a layout when used sparingly.
What colors pair best with #842f68?
Pair this shade with soft creams or light greys to achieve a sophisticated, balanced aesthetic. Using cream or off-white tones helps soften the intensity of this deep magenta while keeping the design readable and clean.
Is #842f68 readable on white or black?
#842f68 has a 8.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.