#8E2A69 Hex Color
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Rich and strongly saturated, #8e2a69 is a dark pink with berry and plum undertones. Its moderate lightness gives layouts a moody, dramatic edge while retaining warmth and romantic appeal. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, or floral branding. It pairs well with soft blush and warm cream. White text has about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8e2a69.
Questions about #8e2a69
What is #8e2a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2a69 is rgb(142, 42, 105), in HSL hsl(322, 54%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 26%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e2a69?
#8e2a69 pairs well with soft blush, warm cream, and muted neutrals, which soften its saturated berry-plum depth without competing for attention. Use cream for backgrounds, blush for gentle contrast, and charcoal for a more grounded, editorial palette.
Does #8e2a69 read as warm or cool?
#8e2a69 reads as a warm-leaning dark pink because its berry base carries red and plum undertones. Its saturated, moderately dark appearance feels romantic and dramatic, making it effective for focused accents in cosmetics, fashion, floral, and call-to-action designs.
Is #8e2a69 readable on white or black?
#8e2a69 has a 7.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.