#8C4486

#8C4486

Overview

#8C4486 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 68, 134, in HSL 305.0°, 34.6%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 51.4%, 4.3%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4486

RGB

140, 68, 134

HSL

305.0, 34.6%, 40.8%

HSV

305.0, 51.4%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.4%, 4.3%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5018 0.1303 330.5

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: #8C4486;
color: #8C4486;
border-color: #8C4486;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4486?

RGB(140, 68, 134) · HSL(305.0, 34.6%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.4%, 4.3%, 45.1%)

Does #8C4486 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4486?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4486 background; contrast on black is 3.29:1.