#8C389B

#8C389B

Overview

#8C389B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 56, 155, in HSL 290.9°, 46.9%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 9.7%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C389B

RGB

140, 56, 155

HSL

290.9, 46.9%, 41.4%

HSV

290.9, 63.9%, 60.8%

CMYK

9.7%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4973 0.1693 321.3

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: #8C389B;
color: #8C389B;
border-color: #8C389B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C389B?

RGB(140, 56, 155) · HSL(290.9, 46.9%, 41.4%) · CMYK(9.7%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #8C389B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C389B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C389B background; contrast on black is 3.15:1.