#8C3398

#8C3398

Color Values

HEX

#8C3398

RGB

140, 51, 152

HSL

292.9, 49.8%, 39.8%

HSV

292.9, 66.4%, 59.6%

CMYK

7.9%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4897 0.1735 322.7

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: #8C3398;
color: #8C3398;
border-color: #8C3398;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3398?

RGB(140, 51, 152) · HSL(292.9, 49.8%, 39.8%) · CMYK(7.9%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8C3398 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3398?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3398 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.