#8C3198

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3198?

RGB(140, 49, 152), HSL(293.0, 51.2%, 39.4%), CMYK(7.9%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%).

Q: Does #8C3198 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.98:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C3198 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 49, 152, in HSL 293.0°, 51.2%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 7.9%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C3198

RGB

140, 49, 152

HSL

293.0, 51.2%, 39.4%

HSV

293.0, 67.8%, 59.6%

CMYK

7.9%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4875 0.1762 322.8

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.