#8E4B5F Hex Color
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#8e4b5f is a dark, dusty pink that skips brightness for something moodier. Its muted, matte surface reads closer to a dried rose than a candy pink, which makes it a strong supporting tone in romantic, understated palettes. White text passes contrast on it, so it holds up as a background for body copy, though it can turn muddy at very large sizes.
Questions about #8e4b5f
What is #8e4b5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e4b5f is rgb(142, 75, 95), in HSL hsl(342, 31%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 33%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e4b5f?
It pairs well with deep greens, warm creams, and charcoal, which balance its muted warmth. Dusty sage and soft blush also flatter it when you want a gentler, tonal scheme.
Is #8e4b5f readable on white or black?
#8e4b5f has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.