#8B3D71 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #8b3d71 is a dusky magenta with a soft purple undertone. It brings mystery and tenderness to branding, fashion, cosmetics, romance, and moody digital designs. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside cream, blush, or charcoal. The hex code #8b3d71 also supports readable white text, with about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8b3d71
What is #8b3d71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b3d71 is rgb(139, 61, 113), in HSL hsl(320, 39%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 19%, 45%.
Does #8b3d71 work with white text?
Yes, #8b3d71 generally supports readable white text, with an approximate 7.0:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA for normal text and exceeds the 4.5:1 threshold. Check the final rendered color and font size before publishing.
What colors pair well with #8b3d71?
Is #8b3d71 readable on white or black?
#8b3d71 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.