#8C0077 Hex Color
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This dark, moody magenta carries a heavy, serious weight with its deep saturation. Because #8c0077 is so intense, it can easily overwhelm a composition if used in large areas. It functions best as an accent color against softer, muted neutrals. The hex code for this shade offers excellent accessibility for text, providing high contrast against white backgrounds for small, readable body copy.
Questions about #8c0077
What is #8c0077 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0077 is rgb(140, 0, 119), in HSL hsl(309, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 15%, 45%.
How should I use #8c0077 in a design?
#8c0077 functions best as a small, high-impact accent rather than a background, because its deep saturation can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair this intense magenta with cool gray or cream to balance its heavy, serious weight and maintain visual comfort.
Is #8c0077 readable on white or black?
#8c0077 has a 8.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.