#8C309C

#8C309C

Color Values

HEX

#8C309C

RGB

140, 48, 156

HSL

291.1, 52.9%, 40.0%

HSV

291.1, 69.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.3%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4889 0.1811 321.4

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: #8C309C;
color: #8C309C;
border-color: #8C309C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C309C?

RGB(140, 48, 156) · HSL(291.1, 52.9%, 40.0%) · CMYK(10.3%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8C309C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C309C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C309C background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.