#8C408B

#8C408B

Color Values

HEX

#8C408B

RGB

140, 64, 139

HSL

300.8, 37.3%, 40.0%

HSV

300.8, 54.3%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.3%, 0.7%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4986 0.1417 327.9

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: #8C408B;
color: #8C408B;
border-color: #8C408B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C408B?

RGB(140, 64, 139) · HSL(300.8, 37.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.3%, 0.7%, 45.1%)

Does #8C408B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C408B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C408B background; contrast on black is 3.22:1.