#8A0880 Hex Color

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Somewhere between a ripe blackberry and dark grape, #8a0880 is a deep magenta that reads moody rather than bright. Its dark, saturated base works well in nightlife branding and romantic packaging, and white text sits comfortably on top at about 8.7:1 contrast. Treat it as a dominant shade, then lift it with warm gold or soft peach accents.

Questions about #8a0880

What is #8a0880 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0880 is rgb(138, 8, 128), in HSL hsl(305, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 7%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a0880?
Warm accents like peach and muted gold lift the darkness of #8a0880, while teal creates a striking split-complementary contrast. Avoid neighboring purples and dark reds, which can turn muddy.
Is #8a0880 readable on white or black?
#8a0880 has a 8.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.