#8C379C

#8C379C

Overview

#8C379C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 55, 156, in HSL 290.5°, 47.9%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 10.3%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C379C

RGB

140, 55, 156

HSL

290.5, 47.9%, 41.4%

HSV

290.5, 64.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.3%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4967 0.1717 321.0

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: #8C379C;
color: #8C379C;
border-color: #8C379C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C379C?

RGB(140, 55, 156) · HSL(290.5, 47.9%, 41.4%) · CMYK(10.3%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8C379C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C379C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C379C background; contrast on black is 3.14:1.