#8C3181

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3181?

RGB(140, 49, 129), HSL(307.3, 48.1%, 37.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 65.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #8C3181 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.31:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C3181 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 49, 129, in HSL 307.3°, 48.1%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C3181

RGB

140, 49, 129

HSL

307.3, 48.1%, 37.1%

HSV

307.3, 65.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4744 0.1563 332.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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.