#8B7D89 Hex Color
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#8b7d89 is a dusty, ashy magenta with low saturation and a matte, almost gray finish. Its subdued lightness brings calm, tenderness, and understated romance to cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use it with charcoal or deep plum; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #8b7d89.
Questions about #8b7d89
What is #8b7d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b7d89 is rgb(139, 125, 137), in HSL hsl(309, 6%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 1%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8b7d89?
Pair #8b7d89 with charcoal, deep plum, cream, or soft gray to preserve its muted character while adding contrast and depth; charcoal gives the clearest text contrast, while deep plum creates a tonal, romantic palette.
Is #8b7d89 warm or cool?
The #8b7d89 hex color sits near neutral, with a slightly cool, ashy impression created by its low-saturation magenta and gray cast; beside cream it can feel warmer, while blue-based purples make it appear cooler.
Is #8b7d89 readable on white or black?
#8b7d89 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.