#8C4189

#8C4189

Overview

#8C4189 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 65, 137, in HSL 302.4°, 36.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.6%, 2.1%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4189

RGB

140, 65, 137

HSL

302.4, 36.6%, 40.2%

HSV

302.4, 53.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.6%, 2.1%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.499 0.1382 328.9

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: #8C4189;
color: #8C4189;
border-color: #8C4189;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4189?

RGB(140, 65, 137) · HSL(302.4, 36.6%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.6%, 2.1%, 45.1%)

Does #8C4189 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4189?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4189 background; contrast on black is 3.23:1.