#8A2355 Hex Color
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This dark, muted magenta sits between a deep berry and a moody pink. It carries a heavy, serious weight that works best as a primary branding color rather than a large background. Pair this shade with soft cream or white for high legibility, as #8a2355 supports high-contrast text perfectly. Its saturated tone adds mystery to cosmetics and fashion layouts. The hex code for this color is #8a2355.
Questions about #8a2355
What is #8a2355 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2355 is rgb(138, 35, 85), in HSL hsl(331, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 38%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a2355?
Is #8a2355 suitable for text backgrounds?
Because of its intense, dark saturation, #8a2355 is generally too heavy for large text blocks or full-page backgrounds. It performs best as a bold, high-contrast accent or primary branding color where white text can pop against its dark surface.
Is #8a2355 readable on white or black?
#8a2355 has a 8.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.