#8A235F Hex Color
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This deep, muted berry tone carries a moody and serious weight. Because it is quite dark, #8a235f functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a large background field. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or pale pinks to balance its heavy saturation. The hex code for this dim pink shade is #8a235f, which offers excellent readability for white text.
Questions about #8a235f
What is #8a235f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a235f is rgb(138, 35, 95), in HSL hsl(325, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 31%, 46%.
How should I use #8a235f in a design scheme?
Use #8a235f as a sophisticated accent rather than a full background because its high saturation and darkness can overwhelm large spaces. It pairs effectively with cream or pale pink to balance its heavy, moody weight.
Is #8a235f readable on white or black?
#8a235f has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.