#8F5E6A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty pink has a matte finish that reads as both warm and somber. Designers favor the hex code #8f5e6a for sophisticated branding or intimate packaging where a soft touch is needed. It creates excellent contrast with white text, meeting WCAG AA standards for body readability. Use this color as a supporting tone, as it can feel muddy if applied to large, dominant backgrounds.
Questions about #8f5e6a
What is #8f5e6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5e6a is rgb(143, 94, 106), in HSL hsl(345, 21%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 26%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f5e6a?
Is #8f5e6a suitable for large backgrounds?
Using #8f5e6a as a dominant background color can often feel muddy or overly heavy due to its desaturated, matte nature. It is generally more effective as an accent or secondary tone, allowing its sophisticated character to shine without washing out the overall composition.
Is #8f5e6a readable on white or black?
#8f5e6a has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.