#8C3C96

#8C3C96

Color Values

HEX

#8C3C96

RGB

140, 60, 150

HSL

293.3, 42.9%, 41.2%

HSV

293.3, 60.0%, 58.8%

CMYK

6.7%, 60.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4993 0.1586 323.1

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: #8C3C96;
color: #8C3C96;
border-color: #8C3C96;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3C96?

RGB(140, 60, 150) · HSL(293.3, 42.9%, 41.2%) · CMYK(6.7%, 60.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8C3C96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3C96?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3C96 background; contrast on black is 3.2:1.