#8C3579

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3579?

RGB(140, 53, 121), HSL(313.1, 45.1%, 37.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 62.1%, 13.6%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #8C3579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.24:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C3579 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 53, 121, in HSL 313.1°, 45.1%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.1%, 13.6%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C3579

RGB

140, 53, 121

HSL

313.1, 45.1%, 37.8%

HSV

313.1, 62.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.1%, 13.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4751 0.1439 337.1

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.