#8C0365 Hex Color
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Dark magenta with a soft, velvety feel. #8c0365 reads moody and romantic, which suits nightlife branding, cosmetics, and dark mode backgrounds. It can look muddy at very large sizes, so treat it as a dominant base rather than fine detail. White text on this hex code hits about 9.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Try pairing it with mustard or teal for contrast.
Questions about #8c0365
What is #8c0365 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0365 is rgb(140, 3, 101), in HSL hsl(317, 96%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 28%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c0365?
#8c0365 flatters mustard yellow and teal for bold contrast, while charcoal keeps a palette moody and grounded. Muted gold also brings out its warm undertones without overpowering the magenta.
Is #8c0365 readable on white or black?
#8c0365 has a 9.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.