#894F60 Hex Color
Dusty plum with a warm edge
A muted, dark pink with dusty plum undertones, #894f60 brings a warm, matte mood to palettes. The hex code #894f60 works best as a supporting tone for romance, fashion, cosmetics, or nightlife, especially beside warm cream or deep navy. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast here, making it suitable for readable UI content.
Questions about #894f60
What is #894f60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #894f60 is rgb(137, 79, 96), in HSL hsl(342, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 30%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #894f60?
Does #894f60 read as a warm or cool color?
#894f60 reads as a warm-leaning muted pink because its dusty red and plum undertones soften the cooler side of purple, giving palettes an intimate, matte, slightly autumnal feel rather than a crisp, candy-like pink.
Is #894f60 readable on white or black?
#894f60 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.