#8F5981 Hex Color
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Muted magenta with dusty purple undertones, #8f5981 has a matte, dimmed quality that feels tender rather than vivid. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in cosmetics, romance, fashion, or intimate-product palettes. Use it behind white body text for about 5.4:1 contrast, while pairing it with cream or charcoal to avoid a muddy, overly dark layout.
Questions about #8f5981
What is #8f5981 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5981 is rgb(143, 89, 129), in HSL hsl(316, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 10%, 44%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #8f5981 readable on white or black?
#8f5981 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.