#8C0BA5

#8C0BA5

Overview

#8C0BA5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 11, 165, in HSL 290.3°, 87.5%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 15.2%, 93.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C0BA5

RGB

140, 11, 165

HSL

290.3, 87.5%, 34.5%

HSV

290.3, 93.3%, 64.7%

CMYK

15.2%, 93.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.47 0.2199 319.6

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: #8C0BA5;
color: #8C0BA5;
border-color: #8C0BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.76:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C0BA5?

RGB(140, 11, 165) · HSL(290.3, 87.5%, 34.5%) · CMYK(15.2%, 93.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #8C0BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C0BA5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C0BA5 background; contrast on black is 2.71:1.