#893280 Hex Color
Bold, dusky magenta with heat
Not bright fuchsia and not a soft plum, this magenta lands somewhere bolder. The hex code #893280 is dark and saturated, with a reddish undertone that keeps it warm. White text clears AA contrast easily (about 7.4:1), so it works as a button or background for small type. Pair it with teal or olive rather than expected pinks, and favor it as an accent over full screens.
Questions about #893280
What is #893280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #893280 is rgb(137, 50, 128), in HSL hsl(306, 47%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 7%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #893280?
Teal and olive green give it contrast that feels intentional rather than obvious. Warm golds and creams also flatter its reddish undertone, while soft pinks tend to wash it out.
Does #893280 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The magenta leans toward red instead of blue, which gives it a heated, sensual feel even though the shade is dark. Cool blues and greens sharpen that contrast in palettes.
Is #893280 readable on white or black?
#893280 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.