#8E5183 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated magenta carries a subdued, matte finish. Because of its muted quality, #8e5183 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft, warm grays to avoid muddying the palette. It provides enough contrast to support white body text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that require a touch of romantic charm without being overly vivid.
Questions about #8e5183
What is #8e5183 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5183 is rgb(142, 81, 131), in HSL hsl(311, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 8%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e5183 in a design palette?
Is #8e5183 readable on white or black?
#8e5183 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.