#8B7393 Hex Color
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#8b7393 is a dusty, unsaturated purple with a matte, ashy finish. It provides a restrained, professional mood that works well for branding or UI backgrounds where you need to avoid high-energy saturation. Because it is dark enough to offer a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly legible with black text. Pair this hex code with warm stone grays for a sophisticated, modern palette.
Questions about #8b7393
What is #8b7393 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b7393 is rgb(139, 115, 147), in HSL hsl(285, 13%, 51%) and in CMYK 5%, 22%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with the hex color #8b7393?
#8b7393 works exceptionally well when paired with warm stone grays and soft, neutral creams. These combinations balance the purple's cool, ashy nature while keeping your design palette sophisticated, grounded, and modern for both print and digital applications.
Is #8b7393 readable on white or black?
#8b7393 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.