#8E5994 Hex Color
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This muted violet feels dusty and unsaturated, offering a grounded alternative to brighter purples. The hex code #8e5994 functions best as a supporting tone or secondary brand element rather than a dominant background, as its low chroma can look flat in large areas. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal gray for a balanced palette. White text remains legible over this shade for UI body copy.
Questions about #8e5994
What is #8e5994 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5994 is rgb(142, 89, 148), in HSL hsl(294, 25%, 46%) and in CMYK 4%, 40%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #8e5994 readable on white or black?
#8e5994 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.