#8C3473

#8C3473

Color Values

HEX

#8C3473

RGB

140, 52, 115

HSL

317.0, 45.8%, 37.6%

HSV

317.0, 62.9%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.9%, 17.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.471 0.1409 340.4

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8C3473;
color: #8C3473;
border-color: #8C3473;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.36:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3473?

RGB(140, 52, 115) · HSL(317.0, 45.8%, 37.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.9%, 17.9%, 45.1%)

Does #8C3473 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3473?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3473 background; contrast on black is 2.85:1.