#8E6977 Hex Color

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Muted and matte, #8e6977 is a warm pink with gray, ashy undertones and very low saturation. The hex code #8e6977 brings a mellow, understated mood to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and intimate-product designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or burgundy; its softness suits backgrounds, though it can look muddy in large fields.

Questions about #8e6977

What is #8e6977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6977 is rgb(142, 105, 119), in HSL hsl(337, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 16%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e6977?
#8e6977 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and restrained burgundy because its gray undertone softens stronger neighbors while its warm pink base keeps the palette human and approachable rather than sugary or overly formal.
Is #8e6977 readable on white or black?
#8e6977 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.