#8C3296

#8C3296

Color Values

HEX

#8C3296

RGB

140, 50, 150

HSL

294.0, 50.0%, 39.2%

HSV

294.0, 66.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

6.7%, 66.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4873 0.1731 323.6

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: #8C3296;
color: #8C3296;
border-color: #8C3296;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3296?

RGB(140, 50, 150) · HSL(294.0, 50.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(6.7%, 66.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8C3296 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3296?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3296 background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.