#8A0E4A Hex Color
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Dark and dim with a warm, wine-like undertone, #8a0e4a is a muted magenta-pink that reads moody instead of sweet. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark interfaces, cosmetics packaging, and romantic branding. White text passes contrast checks against it with room to spare, and it pairs well with muted golds for balance. The hex code for this dark pink is #8a0e4a.
Questions about #8a0e4a
What is #8a0e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0e4a is rgb(138, 14, 74), in HSL hsl(331, 82%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 46%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a0e4a?
Muted golds, dusty teals, and soft cream tones balance the deep warmth of #8a0e4a without clashing. Avoid pairing it with bright pinks or oranges, which fight with its dark, low-saturation character.
Is #8a0e4a readable on white or black?
#8a0e4a has a 9.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.