#8C4572

#8C4572

Color Values

HEX

#8C4572

RGB

140, 69, 114

HSL

322.0, 34.0%, 41.0%

HSV

322.0, 50.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.7%, 18.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4943 0.1118 343.2

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: #8C4572;
color: #8C4572;
border-color: #8C4572;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4572?

RGB(140, 69, 114) · HSL(322.0, 34.0%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.7%, 18.6%, 45.1%)

Does #8C4572 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4572?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4572 background; contrast on black is 3.21:1.