#870E61 Hex Color
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#870e61 is a dark, saturated pink with warm plum undertones and a serious, moody presence. It suggests mystery, romance, tenderness, and seduction without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone or accent in fashion, cosmetics, packaging, and dramatic branding. White text reads clearly against it, making the hex code practical for accessible dark interfaces.
Questions about #870e61
What is #870e61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #870e61 is rgb(135, 14, 97), in HSL hsl(319, 81%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 28%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #870e61?
#870e61 pairs well with soft pink, cream, muted gold, and deep charcoal, which balance its saturated plum-pink character without competing for attention; pale neutrals soften it, while darker tones create a more dramatic look.
Is #870e61 a warm or cool color?
#870e61 reads as a warm-leaning dark pink because its red and magenta base is softened by plum undertones rather than blue, giving it a romantic, intimate, and sophisticated presence in cosmetics, fashion, and evening-oriented branding.
Where does #870e61 work best?
#870e61 works best as an accent or supporting color in cosmetics, fashion, packaging, editorial design, and dramatic branding, where its saturated plum tone can add romance and depth without taking over an entire layout.
Is #870e61 readable on white or black?
#870e61 has a 9.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.