#8A6C8A Hex Color
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#8a6c8a is a dusty, grayed-down purple with a matte, ashy finish. Its very low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal rather than as a loud accent. Black text on this hex code reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep plum or soft gold for wine and confectionery branding.
Questions about #8a6c8a
What is #8a6c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6c8a is rgb(138, 108, 138), in HSL hsl(300, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a6c8a?
Cream and warm sand lift its dusty undertone, while deep tones like burgundy and teal make richer combinations. Skip bright pastels, since they wash this muted purple out.
Is #8a6c8a readable on white or black?
#8a6c8a has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.