#8A1185 Hex Color
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#8a1185 is a dark magenta with a dim, moody pull. Its low lightness keeps it from feeling loud, so it works best as a supporting tone behind white text or as an accent in nightlife and beauty palettes. It flatters deep teal and warm gold. The hex code carries mystery and romance without tipping into bright purple.
Questions about #8a1185
What is #8a1185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a1185 is rgb(138, 17, 133), in HSL hsl(302, 78%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 4%, 46%.
What text color works best on #8a1185?
White text reads best on #8a1185, with a contrast ratio of about 8.4 to 1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so the color can safely sit behind small body text.
What colors pair well with #8a1185?
Deep teal and warm gold both sharpen #8a1185 without fighting its dark magenta base. A muted sage also softens it nicely for gentler, more romantic layouts.
Is #8a1185 readable on white or black?
#8a1185 has a 8.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.