#8C4496

#8C4496

Color Values

HEX

#8C4496

RGB

140, 68, 150

HSL

292.7, 37.6%, 42.7%

HSV

292.7, 54.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

6.7%, 54.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.5101 0.1458 322.6

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: #8C4496;
color: #8C4496;
border-color: #8C4496;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4496?

RGB(140, 68, 150) · HSL(292.7, 37.6%, 42.7%) · CMYK(6.7%, 54.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8C4496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4496?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4496 background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.