#8A5071 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, this dusty pink carries a warm plum undertone that feels mellow rather than sweet. The hex code #8a5071 suits supporting elements, cosmetics, romantic packaging, and fashion accents, where its low saturation adds subtle charm. Use it with soft cream or charcoal, and choose white text for clear contrast in interfaces and small body copy.
Questions about #8a5071
What is #8a5071 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5071 is rgb(138, 80, 113), in HSL hsl(326, 27%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 18%, 46%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #8a5071?
Does #8a5071 read as warm or cool?
#8a5071 reads as a warm-leaning muted pink because its red base and plum undertone outweigh its cooler violet character, giving the shade a mellow, grounded presence instead of a bright or sugary look.
Is #8a5071 readable on white or black?
#8a5071 has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.