#8F7C8D Hex Color
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The hex code #8f7c8d describes a muted magenta with dusty mauve and ashy gray undertones. Its matte, mid-light value gives layouts a calm, understated character, suited to supporting panels, cosmetics, intimate products, and romantic fashion. Use it as a secondary tone with charcoal or soft cream; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8f7c8d
What is #8f7c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f7c8d is rgb(143, 124, 141), in HSL hsl(306, 8%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 1%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f7c8d in a design palette?
Does #8f7c8d read as warm or cool?
#8f7c8d reads as a softly cool, gray-leaning magenta because its low saturation mutes the red-violet hue and its gray undertone reduces warmth across screens, printed surfaces, and surrounding palettes alike. Warm cream or blush can make it feel gentler.
Is #8f7c8d readable on white or black?
#8f7c8d has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.