#8C6670 Hex Color
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This dusty rose is a muted, ashy shade with warm undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, the hex code #8c6670 functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant base. Designers should pair this color with slate greys or deep charcoals to prevent it from looking muddy. White text reads clearly against this dark background, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #8c6670
What is #8c6670 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6670 is rgb(140, 102, 112), in HSL hsl(344, 16%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 20%, 45%.
How should I use #8c6670 in a design palette?
This muted tone works best as a supporting color rather than a dominant base. Pair #8c6670 with deep charcoal or slate grays to provide necessary contrast and prevent the dusty rose from appearing muddy or flat on the screen.
Is #8c6670 suitable as a background color for text?
Yes, #8c6670 is dark enough to serve as a reliable background color for white text. Because of its low saturation and ashy quality, it remains readable for body copy while offering a softer, more modern alternative to standard dark backgrounds.
Is #8c6670 readable on white or black?
#8c6670 has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.