#8E3C6C Hex Color
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#8e3c6c is a dark, muted pink with plum undertones. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a moody, grown-up feel, closer to wine than candy. It works best as a dominant base in moody branding or as a supporting tone beside cream and soft gold. White text clears AA on it at roughly 7.0:1, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #8e3c6c
What is #8e3c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e3c6c is rgb(142, 60, 108), in HSL hsl(325, 41%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 24%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e3c6c?
#8e3c6c pairs well with warm creams, soft golds, and muted sage. Avoid bright whites right next to it, since they wash out its depth. For text on top, white type is the safer choice.
Is #8e3c6c readable on white or black?
#8e3c6c has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.