#8C309E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C309E?

RGB(140, 48, 158), HSL(290.2, 53.4%, 40.4%), CMYK(11.4%, 69.6%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #8C309E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C309E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 48, 158, in HSL 290.2°, 53.4%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 11.4%, 69.6%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C309E

RGB

140, 48, 158

HSL

290.2, 53.4%, 40.4%

HSV

290.2, 69.6%, 62.0%

CMYK

11.4%, 69.6%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4901 0.1829 320.6

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.