#8C4480

#8C4480

Color Values

HEX

#8C4480

RGB

140, 68, 128

HSL

310.0, 34.6%, 40.8%

HSV

310.0, 51.4%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.4%, 8.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.499 0.1249 333.9

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8C4480;
color: #8C4480;
border-color: #8C4480;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4480?

RGB(140, 68, 128) · HSL(310.0, 34.6%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.4%, 8.6%, 45.1%)

Does #8C4480 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4480?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4480 background; contrast on black is 3.25:1.