#8C3491

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3491?

RGB(140, 52, 145), HSL(296.8, 47.2%, 38.6%), CMYK(3.4%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 43.1%).

Q: Does #8C3491 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.96:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C3491 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 52, 145, in HSL 296.8°, 47.2%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 3.4%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 43.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C3491

RGB

140, 52, 145

HSL

296.8, 47.2%, 38.6%

HSV

296.8, 64.1%, 56.9%

CMYK

3.4%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.4866 0.1658 325.6

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.