#8C4279

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4279?

RGB(140, 66, 121), HSL(315.4, 35.9%, 40.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 52.9%, 13.6%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #8C4279 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.62:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C4279 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 66, 121, in HSL 315.4°, 35.9%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.9%, 13.6%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4279

RGB

140, 66, 121

HSL

315.4, 35.9%, 40.4%

HSV

315.4, 52.9%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.9%, 13.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4928 0.1225 338.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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.