#8C3099

#8C3099

Color Values

HEX

#8C3099

RGB

140, 48, 153

HSL

292.6, 52.2%, 39.4%

HSV

292.6, 68.6%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.487 0.1784 322.5

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: #8C3099;
color: #8C3099;
border-color: #8C3099;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3099?

RGB(140, 48, 153) · HSL(292.6, 52.2%, 39.4%) · CMYK(8.5%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8C3099 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3099?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3099 background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.