#8C3799

#8C3799

Color Values

HEX

#8C3799

RGB

140, 55, 153

HSL

292.0, 47.1%, 40.8%

HSV

292.0, 64.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4949 0.1688 322.1

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: #8C3799;
color: #8C3799;
border-color: #8C3799;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3799?

RGB(140, 55, 153) · HSL(292.0, 47.1%, 40.8%) · CMYK(8.5%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8C3799 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3799?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3799 background; contrast on black is 3.12:1.