#8C6C72 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8c6c72 is a dusty pink with low saturation and a matte, gray-mauve cast. Its restrained warmth suggests tenderness and understated romance, making it useful for cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, and supporting UI elements. Pair it with cream or deep plum, while white text offers about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c6c72.
Questions about #8c6c72
What is #8c6c72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6c72 is rgb(140, 108, 114), in HSL hsl(349, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 19%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c6c72?
Does #8c6c72 look warm or cool?
#8c6c72 reads as softly warm, with a mauve-gray cast that tempers its pink hue and gives it a quiet, tender mood rather than a bright or sugary look across most palettes.
Is #8c6c72 readable on white or black?
#8c6c72 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.