#8F4E5D Hex Color
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#8f4e5d is a dark, muted pink with warm berry and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, fashion, cosmetics, and romance designs a matte, understated mood with a touch of seductiveness. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or dusty peach. White text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #8f4e5d.
Questions about #8f4e5d
What is #8f4e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f4e5d is rgb(143, 78, 93), in HSL hsl(346, 29%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 35%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f4e5d?
Cream and charcoal create clear contrast with #8f4e5d, while dusty peach and muted mauve build a softer, warmer palette. Use the pink as an accent beside lighter neutrals to keep the composition balanced and prevent it from overpowering surrounding elements.
Does #8f4e5d read as a warm or cool color?
#8f4e5d reads as a warm, muted pink because its berry hue is softened by brown undertones rather than blue or violet. That warmth gives it an earthy, matte character, making it suitable for understated romantic, beauty, and fashion-focused designs.
Is #8f4e5d readable on white or black?
#8f4e5d has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.