#8D6272 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #8d6272 is a dark, warm pink with ashy undertones and very low saturation. The hex code feels mellow and understated, making it useful for intimate branding, cosmetics, fashion, or soft supporting elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside cream or charcoal; white text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8d6272
What is #8d6272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d6272 is rgb(141, 98, 114), in HSL hsl(338, 18%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 19%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d6272?
#8d6272 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted green because these tones balance its warm, dusty pink character without making the palette feel sugary or overly delicate, especially in packaging and editorial layouts. Cream keeps layouts soft, charcoal adds structure, and sage introduces restrained natural contrast.
Is #8d6272 readable on white or black?
#8d6272 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.