HEX Color Code #8A0252

The dark pink hue #8A0252 delivers confident visual weight across interfaces. Its balanced RGB and HSL values make it ideal for building cohesive pink-themed web palettes.

What Color Is #8A0252?

At 325° on the hue wheel, #8A0252 lands firmly in the pink family. Its 97% saturation gives it a vivid, attention-grabbing quality, while 27% lightness positions it as a dark variant — well-suited for dark-mode surfaces and high-contrast elements.

Color Meaning of #8A0252

Colors in the pink family are associated with compassion, romance, and tenderness. As a dark variant, #8A0252 amplifies those associations with depth and gravity, lending authority to any composition.

Where to Use HEX Code #8A0252

Hero sections and full-width banners where dark pink tones anchor the page hierarchy

CTA buttons and interactive elements — the dark depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds

Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent

Data visualization charts where this pink shade differentiates data series coherently

Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes

Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

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HEX Code #8A0252 in Design Systems

To implement #8A0252 effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-pink-dark: #8A0252; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 52/255, this shade requires white or light text for adequate WCAG contrast — aim for 4.5:1 minimum on body text. Use it as a background or accent rather than text on dark surfaces.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #8A0252

What color is #8A0252?

#8A0252 produces a dark pink tone. The RGB breakdown (138, 2, 82) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific pink hue at 325° on the color wheel.

Is #8A0252 a dark or light color?

#8A0252 registers as a dark color at 52/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.

What colors go well with #8A0252?

Complementary pairing (≈145° hue) creates energetic contrast with #8A0252. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker pink shades — are the safest harmonious option.

Can I use #8A0252 for branding?

#8A0252 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.

How do I convert #8A0252 to other color formats?

Convert #8A0252 to RGB(138, 2, 82) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(325°, 97%, 27%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.