#8A5164 Hex Color
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#8a5164 is a dusky, muted rose with strong gray undertones that temper its natural warmth. This dark, unsaturated shade works well as a grounding base color for cosmetic or fashion branding where you want to avoid overly bright pinks. Because it is quite dim, use white text to ensure readability, as it offers the best contrast. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teals or muted, sandy beiges.
Questions about #8a5164
What is #8a5164 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5164 is rgb(138, 81, 100), in HSL hsl(340, 26%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 28%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a5164?
This muted rose benefits from high-contrast pairings to balance its desaturated tone. It looks particularly sophisticated alongside deep teal or sandy beige, which create a grounded, professional palette without overpowering the dusky warmth of the color itself.
Is #8a5164 suitable for text and UI design?
Because #8a5164 is a fairly dark and muted shade, it should primarily be used as a background color with white text overlaid for maximum readability. It provides an elegant, non-intrusive backdrop that works well in cosmetic or boutique lifestyle branding interfaces.
Is #8a5164 readable on white or black?
#8a5164 has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.