#8C3D99

#8C3D99

Color Values

HEX

#8C3D99

RGB

140, 61, 153

HSL

291.5, 43.0%, 42.0%

HSV

291.5, 60.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 60.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5023 0.1599 321.8

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: #8C3D99;
color: #8C3D99;
border-color: #8C3D99;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C3D99?

RGB(140, 61, 153) · HSL(291.5, 43.0%, 42.0%) · CMYK(8.5%, 60.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8C3D99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C3D99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C3D99 background; contrast on black is 3.24:1.