#8C6584 Hex Color
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#8c6584 is a muted, ashy magenta with a dusty matte finish and low saturation. Its softened plum undertones suggest tenderness, charm, and understated romance, making it useful for cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, and supporting interface elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside charcoal or warm cream; white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c6584.
Questions about #8c6584
What is #8c6584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6584 is rgb(140, 101, 132), in HSL hsl(312, 16%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 6%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c6584?
Does #8c6584 look warm or cool?
The #8c6584 hex color reads as a cool-leaning muted magenta because its softened plum undertones temper the warmth of red, giving it a dusty, calm appearance rather than a vivid pink feel.
Is #8c6584 readable on white or black?
#8c6584 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.