#896080 Hex Color

A muted ashy magenta with moody depth

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#896080 is a muted, ashy magenta that feels somewhat dim and moody. Its low saturation makes it an excellent supporting background, avoiding the intensity of brighter tones. Pair it with crisp white text to maintain high readability. Designers often use this hex code in cosmetics or fashion palettes when combined with warm neutrals to lift its dusty, understated character.

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What is #896080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #896080 is rgb(137, 96, 128), in HSL hsl(313, 18%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 7%, 46%.

What palettes work best with #896080?

Because #896080 has a dusty, muted quality, it pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or sand to lift its character. Using it alongside deep charcoal creates a sophisticated contrast that keeps designs feeling grounded and modern.

Is #896080 readable on white or black?

#896080 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.

#896080 Hex Color

A muted ashy magenta with moody depth

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