#A8819B Hex Color
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#a8819b is a muted, dusty magenta with ashy mauve undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone with charcoal or dark plum. Black text remains readable at about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #a8819b.
Questions about #a8819b
What is #a8819b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8819b is rgb(168, 129, 155), in HSL hsl(320, 18%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 8%, 34%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8819b?
Pair #a8819b with charcoal, dark plum, cream, or muted sage for balanced palettes. Charcoal adds stronger contrast, dark plum deepens its mauve character, and cream keeps the combination soft. Use brighter accents sparingly to preserve its understated mood.
Is #a8819b warm or cool?
#a8819b reads as a cool-leaning mauve because its purple component and ashy grayness temper the red. Its muted, balanced appearance can still feel softly warm beside blue-violet shades, making it adaptable across romantic and neutral palettes.
Is #a8819b readable on white or black?
#a8819b has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.