#8C4D95

#8C4D95

Overview

#8C4D95 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 77, 149, in HSL 292.5°, 31.9%, 44.3%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 48.3%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4D95

RGB

140, 77, 149

HSL

292.5, 31.9%, 44.3%

HSV

292.5, 48.3%, 58.4%

CMYK

6.0%, 48.3%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.523 0.1294 322.5

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: #8C4D95;
color: #8C4D95;
border-color: #8C4D95;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4D95?

RGB(140, 77, 149) · HSL(292.5, 31.9%, 44.3%) · CMYK(6.0%, 48.3%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8C4D95 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C4D95?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C4D95 background; contrast on black is 3.61:1.