#8C4497

#8C4497

Color Values

HEX

#8C4497

RGB

140, 68, 151

HSL

292.0, 37.9%, 42.9%

HSV

292.0, 55.0%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 55.0%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5107 0.1468 322.2

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: #8C4497;
color: #8C4497;
border-color: #8C4497;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4497?

RGB(140, 68, 151) · HSL(292.0, 37.9%, 42.9%) · CMYK(7.3%, 55.0%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8C4497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4497?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4497 background; contrast on black is 3.39:1.