#8C3990

#8C3990

Overview

#8C3990 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 57, 144, in HSL 297.2°, 43.3%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C3990

RGB

140, 57, 144

HSL

297.2, 43.3%, 39.4%

HSV

297.2, 60.4%, 56.5%

CMYK

2.8%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.4921 0.1575 325.8

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: #8C3990;
color: #8C3990;
border-color: #8C3990;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3990?

RGB(140, 57, 144) · HSL(297.2, 43.3%, 39.4%) · CMYK(2.8%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8C3990 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3990?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3990 background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.