#8C3993

#8C3993

Color Values

HEX

#8C3993

RGB

140, 57, 147

HSL

295.3, 44.1%, 40.0%

HSV

295.3, 61.2%, 57.6%

CMYK

4.8%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 42.4%

OKLCH

0.4938 0.1603 324.5

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: #8C3993;
color: #8C3993;
border-color: #8C3993;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

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 #8C3993?

RGB(140, 57, 147) · HSL(295.3, 44.1%, 40.0%) · CMYK(4.8%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 42.4%)

Does #8C3993 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8C3993?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3993 background; contrast on black is 3.12:1.