#8C08A6

#8C08A6

Overview

#8C08A6 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 8, 166, in HSL 290.1°, 90.8%, 34.1%, and in CMYK 15.7%, 95.2%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C08A6

RGB

140, 8, 166

HSL

290.1, 90.8%, 34.1%

HSV

290.1, 95.2%, 65.1%

CMYK

15.7%, 95.2%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.4698 0.2218 319.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8C08A6;
color: #8C08A6;
border-color: #8C08A6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.78:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C08A6?

RGB(140, 8, 166) · HSL(290.1, 90.8%, 34.1%) · CMYK(15.7%, 95.2%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #8C08A6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C08A6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C08A6 background; contrast on black is 2.7:1.