#8C7C94 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8c7c94 is a dusty purple with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte finish suggests restraint, spirituality, and sensitivity rather than drama. Use the hex code #8c7c94 as a supporting tone with ink navy, soft cream, or aged brass in luxury, religious, or creative branding. Black text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #8c7c94
What is #8c7c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7c94 is rgb(140, 124, 148), in HSL hsl(280, 10%, 53%) and in CMYK 5%, 16%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c7c94?
Does #8c7c94 read as warm or cool?
#8c7c94 reads as a cool, muted purple because its violet base and gray undertones soften warmth. The low saturation keeps it restrained rather than vivid, making it useful for calm, reflective, or slightly spiritual branding.
Is #8c7c94 readable on white or black?
#8c7c94 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.