#8D719C Hex Color
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The hex code #8d719c is a muted, ashy purple with a cool violet cast and matte finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a restrained, reflective mood suited to spiritual, luxury, and creative branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm ivory. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8d719c
What is #8d719c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d719c is rgb(141, 113, 156), in HSL hsl(279, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 28%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #8d719c?
Is #8d719c a warm or cool color?
The hex color #8d719c reads as cool because its muted purple base leans toward violet-blue rather than red. Its grayness softens that cool cast, giving it a restrained, reflective mood instead of a bright or dramatic purple appearance.
Is #8d719c readable on white or black?
#8d719c has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.