#8C4599

#8C4599

Color Values

HEX

#8C4599

RGB

140, 69, 153

HSL

290.7, 37.8%, 43.5%

HSV

290.7, 54.9%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 54.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5132 0.1472 321.2

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: #8C4599;
color: #8C4599;
border-color: #8C4599;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4599?

RGB(140, 69, 153) · HSL(290.7, 37.8%, 43.5%) · CMYK(8.5%, 54.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8C4599 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4599?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4599 background; contrast on black is 3.43:1.