#8F7983 Hex Color
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#8f7983 is a muted, dusty pink with ashy gray and soft mauve undertones. Its medium lightness and low saturation create a matte, understated mood suited to cosmetic packaging, intimate products, and supporting UI elements. Use the hex code as a secondary tone beside charcoal or cream. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, while large areas can look muddy.
Questions about #8f7983
What is #8f7983 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f7983 is rgb(143, 121, 131), in HSL hsl(333, 9%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 8%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f7983?
#8f7983 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted olive, and deep navy because its gray-mauve base softens stronger neighbors without losing its pink character. Use cream for warmth, charcoal for readable contrast, and navy when the palette needs a more polished edge.
Is #8f7983 readable on white or black?
#8f7983 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.