#8D006B Hex Color
Where magenta turns dark and sultry
Far from a bright pink, #8d006b is a dark magenta with a wine-red undertone that reads moody and rich. Its low lightness makes it better as a dominant base or nightlife branding color than for fine detail. White text reaches about 9:1 contrast against it, clearing AA for body copy. Pair it with warm gold or soft peach to lift the gloom.
Questions about #8d006b
What is #8d006b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d006b is rgb(141, 0, 107), in HSL hsl(314, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 24%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d006b?
Warm gold and soft peach lift this dark magenta without fighting it, while muted teal makes a striking split-complementary partner. Keep bright pinks away, since they flatten its depth.
Is #8d006b readable on white or black?
#8d006b has a 8.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.