#8E0565 Hex Color
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Dark and muted with a purple lean, this pink keeps its warmth despite sitting low in brightness. The hex code #8e0565 works as a moody background for cosmetics, fashion, or romance-themed branding, and it holds white text at about 8.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with soft peach or warm gold to lift its dusky character.
Questions about #8e0565
What is #8e0565 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0565 is rgb(142, 5, 101), in HSL hsl(318, 93%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 29%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e0565?
Soft peach, warm gold, and cream all lift #8e0565 without clashing with its purple undertone. For sharper contrast, a muted sage or pale chartreuse offsets the warmth nicely.
Is #8e0565 readable on white or black?
#8e0565 has a 8.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.