#8D618A Hex Color
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#8d618a is a dusty, unsaturated magenta with a matte, muted finish. This shade leans into romantic and sensitive territory without feeling overly loud. Because it offers decent contrast for small text, it works well as a supporting background tone for UI elements or cosmetics branding. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this color is #8d618a.
Questions about #8d618a
What is #8d618a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d618a is rgb(141, 97, 138), in HSL hsl(304, 18%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 2%, 45%.
Which color palettes work best with #8d618a?
Pair #8d618a with warm neutrals like soft cream or light taupe to maintain its sophisticated, dusty quality. For stronger contrast, accents in charcoal or deep slate provide a grounded foundation that prevents this magenta from feeling washed out or overly sweet.
Is #8d618a readable on white or black?
#8d618a has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.