#8C4899

#8C4899

Color Values

HEX

#8C4899

RGB

140, 72, 153

HSL

290.4, 36.0%, 44.1%

HSV

290.4, 52.9%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 52.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5175 0.1422 321.0

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: #8C4899;
color: #8C4899;
border-color: #8C4899;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4899?

RGB(140, 72, 153) · HSL(290.4, 36.0%, 44.1%) · CMYK(8.5%, 52.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8C4899 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4899?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4899 background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.