#8D609C Hex Color
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Dusty and mid-weight, #8d609c is a muted purple with a gray undertone that keeps it matte and cool. It reads understated rather than rich, so it works best as a supporting tone behind brighter accents like mustard or deep teal. White text sits clearly on top at about 4.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. Use the hex code #8d609c where you want violet without the noise.
Questions about #8d609c
What is #8d609c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d609c is rgb(141, 96, 156), in HSL hsl(285, 24%, 49%) and in CMYK 10%, 38%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #8d609c?
Mustard yellow, warm cream, and deep teal all bring out the violet in #8d609c. For a darker scheme, pair it with charcoal and keep this shade as the middle tone.
Is #8d609c readable on white or black?
#8d609c has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.