#8C5276 Hex Color
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Muted and dusky, #8c5276 is a dark magenta with gray-plum undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood, while its rosy cast adds tenderness and romance. Use the hex code #8c5276 as a supporting tone with warm cream or charcoal. White text has about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8c5276
What is #8c5276 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5276 is rgb(140, 82, 118), in HSL hsl(323, 26%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 16%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c5276?
Is #8c5276 warm or cool?
The hex color #8c5276 reads as a muted, slightly warm dark magenta because its rosy cast softens the cooler gray-plum base. It suits romantic, calm, and understated designs better as an accent or supporting tone than a bright focal color.
Is #8c5276 readable on white or black?
#8c5276 has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.