#8F628D Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, this magenta leans toward mauve with a matte, grayed-out finish that reads soft instead of loud. #8f628d works best as a supporting tone at 30% of a palette, since it can turn muddy when it dominates. White text on this hex code hits about 4.9:1 contrast, clearing AA for body text. Charcoal and deep teal flatter it; pale neutrals wash it out.
Questions about #8f628d
What is #8f628d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f628d is rgb(143, 98, 141), in HSL hsl(303, 19%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 1%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f628d?
Charcoal, deep teal, and warm cream all make #8f628d feel richer, while pale neutrals tend to wash it out. Treat it as a supporting tone and let one darker anchor color hold the palette together.
Is #8f628d readable on white or black?
#8f628d has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.