#8C3973

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3973?

RGB(140, 57, 115), HSL(318.1, 42.1%, 38.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.3%, 17.9%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #8C3973 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.12:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C3973 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 57, 115, in HSL 318.1°, 42.1%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.3%, 17.9%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C3973

RGB

140, 57, 115

HSL

318.1, 42.1%, 38.6%

HSV

318.1, 59.3%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.3%, 17.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4775 0.133 340.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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.