#8C3697

#8C3697

Color Values

HEX

#8C3697

RGB

140, 54, 151

HSL

293.2, 47.3%, 40.2%

HSV

293.2, 64.2%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4925 0.1684 323.0

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: #8C3697;
color: #8C3697;
border-color: #8C3697;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3697?

RGB(140, 54, 151) · HSL(293.2, 47.3%, 40.2%) · CMYK(7.3%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8C3697 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3697?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3697 background; contrast on black is 3.09:1.