#8F397D Hex Color
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Far from a bright fuchsia, #8f397d is a dark, muted magenta with a dusky, plum-like cast. Its low lightness keeps it moody rather than playful, and white text reads clearly on it at about 6.9:1 contrast. Use it as a supporting tone or accent in nightlife, cosmetics, or romance-themed work. It pairs well with soft gold or deep teal, which lift its shadowed side.
Questions about #8f397d
What is #8f397d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f397d is rgb(143, 57, 125), in HSL hsl(313, 43%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 13%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f397d?
It pairs well with soft gold, deep teal, and warm cream, all of which lift its dark purple cast. Avoid setting it next to bright pink or pure white, where it loses depth and reads flat.
Is #8f397d readable on white or black?
#8f397d has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.