#8D8194 Hex Color
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#8d8194 is a dusty lavender that sits halfway between purple and gray. Its low saturation keeps it matte and understated, which suits it to supporting roles: a background panel, a secondary UI surface, a muted block behind brighter accents. It flatters cream and deep plum more than plain white, which can wash it out. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.7:1, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #8d8194
What is #8d8194 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d8194 is rgb(141, 129, 148), in HSL hsl(278, 8%, 54%) and in CMYK 5%, 13%, 0%, 42%.
What colors go well with #8d8194?
Warm cream, deep plum, and muted olive all pair well with #8d8194, keeping the palette soft without going flat. For sharper contrast, use charcoal instead of pure white.
Is #8d8194 readable on white or black?
#8d8194 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.