#8B5679 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #8b5679 is a dark magenta with gray undertones and a matte, slightly inky finish. Its restrained saturation gives branding, cosmetics, fashion, and romance designs a tender, understated mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside blush, cream, or charcoal rather than a dominant background. The hex code #8b5679 supports clear white text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #8b5679
What is #8b5679 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b5679 is rgb(139, 86, 121), in HSL hsl(320, 24%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 13%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b5679?
Is #8b5679 warm or cool?
#8b5679 reads as a cool-leaning muted magenta because its purple-red hue is softened by gray undertones. Its restrained saturation keeps it from feeling icy, so it can support tender, romantic designs without becoming bright or overly sweet.
Does #8b5679 work with white text?
#8b5679 provides about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio with white text, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for normal text; verify the exact text size, weight, and surrounding colors in your final design.
Is #8b5679 readable on white or black?
#8b5679 has a 5.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.