#8C5195

#8C5195

Overview

#8C5195 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 81, 149, in HSL 292.1°, 29.6%, 45.1%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 45.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5195

RGB

140, 81, 149

HSL

292.1, 29.6%, 45.1%

HSV

292.1, 45.6%, 58.4%

CMYK

6.0%, 45.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5294 0.1223 322.1

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: #8C5195;
color: #8C5195;
border-color: #8C5195;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5195?

RGB(140, 81, 149) · HSL(292.1, 29.6%, 45.1%) · CMYK(6.0%, 45.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8C5195 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5195?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5195 background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.