#8C0083 Hex Color
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Darker than most magentas, #8c0083 sits close to purple with a dim, moody edge. That low lightness makes it a solid dominant base for dark layouts and nightlife branding, where white text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast. Pair it with warm gold or muted sage to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #8c0083
What is #8c0083 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0083 is rgb(140, 0, 131), in HSL hsl(304, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 6%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c0083?
Warm golds and muted sages flatter #8c0083 better than obvious pinks do. For text and accents, charcoal keeps the mood dark, while pale neutrals stop the palette from feeling heavy.
Is #8c0083 readable on white or black?
#8c0083 has a 8.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.