#8A517A Hex Color
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Dusty magenta, not the neon kind. #8a517a is a muted plum with gray undertones that reads calm and a little moody. It works best as a supporting tone or dark background, where white text clears AA contrast at about 5.9:1. Pair it with sage green or warm mustard to lift the gray. The hex code #8a517a fits cosmetics, nightlife, and floral palettes.
Questions about #8a517a
What is #8a517a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a517a is rgb(138, 81, 122), in HSL hsl(317, 26%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 12%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a517a?
Sage green and warm mustard lift its gray undertones, while charcoal and cream keep it grounded. Try it as a supporting tone behind cream text rather than against stark white, which can wash it out.
Is #8a517a readable on white or black?
#8a517a has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.