#8C378E

#8C378E

Overview

#8C378E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 55, 142, in HSL 298.6°, 44.2%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 61.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C378E

RGB

140, 55, 142

HSL

298.6, 44.2%, 38.6%

HSV

298.6, 61.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 61.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4885 0.1587 326.8

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: #8C378E;
color: #8C378E;
border-color: #8C378E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C378E?

RGB(140, 55, 142) · HSL(298.6, 44.2%, 38.6%) · CMYK(1.4%, 61.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8C378E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C378E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C378E background; contrast on black is 3.05:1.