#8C4998

#8C4998

Overview

#8C4998 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 73, 152, in HSL 290.9°, 35.1%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 7.9%, 52.0%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4998

RGB

140, 73, 152

HSL

290.9, 35.1%, 44.1%

HSV

290.9, 52.0%, 59.6%

CMYK

7.9%, 52.0%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5185 0.1395 321.4

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: #8C4998;
color: #8C4998;
border-color: #8C4998;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4998?

RGB(140, 73, 152) · HSL(290.9, 35.1%, 44.1%) · CMYK(7.9%, 52.0%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8C4998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4998?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4998 background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.