#8C488F

#8C488F

Color Values

HEX

#8C488F

RGB

140, 72, 143

HSL

297.5, 33.0%, 42.2%

HSV

297.5, 49.7%, 56.1%

CMYK

2.1%, 49.7%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5123 0.132 325.7

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: #8C488F;
color: #8C488F;
border-color: #8C488F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C488F?

RGB(140, 72, 143) · HSL(297.5, 33.0%, 42.2%) · CMYK(2.1%, 49.7%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8C488F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C488F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C488F background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.