#8A4A82 Hex Color
Dusty magenta with a soft matte finish
Muted like dried heather or a dusty plum, #8a4a82 is a grayed magenta that skips loud in favor of soft. Its low saturation makes it a supporting tone, not a lead, and it flatters sage green or cream far better than stark white. Cosmetics, nightlife, and floral branding all give it room. The hex code #8a4a82 holds up behind small text too, since white type reaches a 6.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8a4a82
What is #8a4a82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4a82 is rgb(138, 74, 130), in HSL hsl(308, 30%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 6%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a4a82?
Is #8a4a82 readable on white or black?
#8a4a82 has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.