#8E7293 Hex Color
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#8e7293 is a desaturated, dusty purple with distinct cool undertones. This muted shade functions well as a background for editorial layouts requiring understated sophistication. It offers excellent legibility for small body text when paired with black, easily meeting accessibility standards. The hex code for this ashy tone is #8e7293. It avoids the harshness of high-saturation violets and pairs effectively with warm neutrals or metallic accents.
Questions about #8e7293
What is #8e7293 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7293 is rgb(142, 114, 147), in HSL hsl(291, 13%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 22%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8e7293?
Is #8e7293 readable on white or black?
#8e7293 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.