#8A6B93 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8a6b93 is a cool purple with a matte, dusty finish and restrained saturation. Its gray undertones give layouts a composed, spiritual feel without the drama of brighter violet. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or tarnished gold, especially in luxury, gaming, and religious branding. The hex code #8a6b93 supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a6b93
What is #8a6b93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6b93 is rgb(138, 107, 147), in HSL hsl(287, 16%, 50%) and in CMYK 6%, 27%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8a6b93?
#8a6b93 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and tarnished gold, creating a balanced palette that supports its cool gray undertones without competing with its muted violet character in layouts and interfaces.
Does #8a6b93 read as warm or cool?
#8a6b93 reads as a cool purple because its violet base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a dusty, composed mood rather than the vivid energy associated with warmer red-purple shades.
Is #8a6b93 readable on white or black?
#8a6b93 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.