#8C4196

#8C4196

Color Values

HEX

#8C4196

RGB

140, 65, 150

HSL

292.9, 39.5%, 42.2%

HSV

292.9, 56.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

6.7%, 56.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.5059 0.1507 322.8

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: #8C4196;
color: #8C4196;
border-color: #8C4196;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.34:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4196?

RGB(140, 65, 150) · HSL(292.9, 39.5%, 42.2%) · CMYK(6.7%, 56.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8C4196 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.34:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4196?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4196 background; contrast on black is 3.31:1.