#8A6D7D Hex Color
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Muted magenta #8a6d7d has a dusty, ashy finish and low saturation, giving it a matte, understated mood. The hex code #8a6d7d suits soft backgrounds and supporting elements. It fits cosmetics, fashion, romance, and intimate product design. White text has about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio here, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8a6d7d
What is #8a6d7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6d7d is rgb(138, 109, 125), in HSL hsl(327, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 9%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a6d7d in a design palette?
Is #8a6d7d suitable for text and backgrounds?
#8a6d7d supports white body text at about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal text. Its dusty mid-dark value also works for panels and supporting backgrounds, though larger areas may feel muted beside bright white.
Is #8a6d7d readable on white or black?
#8a6d7d has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.