#8B6D93 Hex Color
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#8b6d93 is an ashy, desaturated purple with a distinct dusty quality. Because it is so muted, it works best as a supporting tone in a color palette rather than a dominant base. Pair it with charcoal greys or cream to ground its cool, understated character. The hex code for this shade is #8b6d93, which offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #8b6d93
What is #8b6d93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b6d93 is rgb(139, 109, 147), in HSL hsl(287, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 5%, 26%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8b6d93?
#8b6d93 thrives when anchored by neutrals, specifically charcoal greys or soft creams which balance its cool, dusty temperament. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted sage or deep, desaturated teals to emphasize its purple undertones without overpowering the design.
Is #8b6d93 readable on white or black?
#8b6d93 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.