#8B4772 Hex Color
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Dark magenta with a dusty, muted edge, #8b4772 reads soft and a little moody. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. Muted sage and soft cream flatter it well. White text passes AA contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #8b4772
What is #8b4772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b4772 is rgb(139, 71, 114), in HSL hsl(322, 32%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 18%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b4772?
Muted sage, soft cream, and warm blush tones all sit comfortably beside #8b4772 without fighting its low saturation. For sharper contrast, try a pale gold or a dusty teal as a small accent.
Is #8b4772 readable on white or black?
#8b4772 has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.