#8C497F

#8C497F

Overview

#8C497F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 73, 127, in HSL 311.6°, 31.5%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.9%, 9.3%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C497F

RGB

140, 73, 127

HSL

311.6, 31.5%, 41.8%

HSV

311.6, 47.9%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.9%, 9.3%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5062 0.1151 334.8

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: #8C497F;
color: #8C497F;
border-color: #8C497F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C497F?

RGB(140, 73, 127) · HSL(311.6, 31.5%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.9%, 9.3%, 45.1%)

Does #8C497F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C497F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C497F background; contrast on black is 3.37:1.