#8C3B97

#8C3B97

Color Values

HEX

#8C3B97

RGB

140, 59, 151

HSL

292.8, 43.8%, 41.2%

HSV

292.8, 60.9%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4986 0.1611 322.7

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: #8C3B97;
color: #8C3B97;
border-color: #8C3B97;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3B97?

RGB(140, 59, 151) · HSL(292.8, 43.8%, 41.2%) · CMYK(7.3%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8C3B97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3B97?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3B97 background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.