#8C3391

#8C3391

Color Values

HEX

#8C3391

RGB

140, 51, 145

HSL

296.8, 48.0%, 38.4%

HSV

296.8, 64.8%, 56.9%

CMYK

3.4%, 64.8%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.4855 0.1672 325.6

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: #8C3391;
color: #8C3391;
border-color: #8C3391;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3391?

RGB(140, 51, 145) · HSL(296.8, 48.0%, 38.4%) · CMYK(3.4%, 64.8%, 0.0%, 43.1%)

Does #8C3391 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3391?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3391 background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.