#8C4398

#8C4398

Overview

#8C4398 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 67, 152, in HSL 291.5°, 38.8%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 7.9%, 55.9%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4398

RGB

140, 67, 152

HSL

291.5, 38.8%, 42.9%

HSV

291.5, 55.9%, 59.6%

CMYK

7.9%, 55.9%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5098 0.1495 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: #8C4398;
color: #8C4398;
border-color: #8C4398;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4398?

RGB(140, 67, 152) · HSL(291.5, 38.8%, 42.9%) · CMYK(7.9%, 55.9%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8C4398 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.23:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4398?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4398 background; contrast on black is 3.37:1.