#884066 Hex Color
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#884066 is a muted, dusty plum with warm undertones that avoids the saccharine nature of typical pinks. This dim, serious shade works best as an accent rather than a primary background color, as it can appear muddy when used in large blocks. It pairs well with crisp cream or soft grays. The hex code for this moody tone is #884066.
Questions about #884066
What is #884066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #884066 is rgb(136, 64, 102), in HSL hsl(328, 36%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 25%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #884066?
Because #884066 is a dim, serious shade, it balances perfectly against neutral, high-contrast companions. Try pairing it with cream to lift the darkness, or use soft gray to emphasize its subtle, dusty undertones without creating visual conflict.
Should I use #884066 as a primary background color?
It is generally not recommended to use #884066 as a primary background because it can appear muddy when applied in large, flat blocks. This shade performs significantly better as a refined accent color for buttons, borders, or text highlights.
Is #884066 readable on white or black?
#884066 has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.