#8A6481 Hex Color
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Dusty, muted magenta with a grayed, matte finish. The hex code #8a6481 reads understated and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep navy and warm olive without turning muddy. White text sits at roughly 5.0:1 contrast here, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #8a6481
What is #8a6481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6481 is rgb(138, 100, 129), in HSL hsl(314, 16%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 7%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a6481?
Deep navy and olive flatter #8a6481 without fighting its grayed magenta base. Warm sand or cream tints soften it further for gentler palettes.
Is #8a6481 readable on white or black?
#8a6481 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.