#8A2D66 Hex Color
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Dark, muted pink with a warm plum undertone, the hex code #8a2d66 creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining tenderness. Its fairly strong saturation works well in romance, cosmetics, fashion, and moody branding as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty rose. White text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, while large solid areas can feel heavy.
Questions about #8a2d66
What is #8a2d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2d66 is rgb(138, 45, 102), in HSL hsl(323, 51%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 26%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a2d66?
#8a2d66 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, soft blush, and muted neutrals, which soften its dark plum depth while preserving a romantic, polished feel for fashion, cosmetics, editorial layouts, and subdued branding.
Does #8a2d66 read as warm or cool?
#8a2d66 reads as a warm-leaning shade because its dark pink base carries a noticeable plum undertone, giving it more richness and intimacy than a cool berry or blue-based magenta in most palettes.
Is #8a2d66 readable on white or black?
#8a2d66 has a 7.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.