#8A5059 Hex Color
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Not every red needs to shout. #8a5059 is a dusty, muted red with a soft purple undertone, closer to dried roses than alarm signs. Its low saturation and medium-dark value keep it matte and mellow, so it earns its place as a supporting tone rather than the lead. The hex code #8a5059 also clears WCAG AA with white text at about 6.2:1, so small copy stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #8a5059
What is #8a5059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5059 is rgb(138, 80, 89), in HSL hsl(351, 27%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 36%, 46%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a5059?
Sage green, cream, and navy all flatter #8a5059. Its muted warmth balances cool greens and crisp off-whites, while navy deepens the purple undertone for a moodier palette.
Is #8a5059 readable on white or black?
#8a5059 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.