#8C308E

#8C308E

Overview

#8C308E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 48, 142, in HSL 298.7°, 49.5%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C308E

RGB

140, 48, 142

HSL

298.7, 49.5%, 37.3%

HSV

298.7, 66.2%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4804 0.1687 326.9

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: #8C308E;
color: #8C308E;
border-color: #8C308E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C308E?

RGB(140, 48, 142) · HSL(298.7, 49.5%, 37.3%) · CMYK(1.4%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8C308E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C308E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C308E background; contrast on black is 2.93:1.