#8C5480

#8C5480

Color Values

HEX

#8C5480

RGB

140, 84, 128

HSL

312.9, 25.0%, 43.9%

HSV

312.9, 40.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.0%, 8.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5247 0.0956 335.1

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: #8C5480;
color: #8C5480;
border-color: #8C5480;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5480?

RGB(140, 84, 128) · HSL(312.9, 25.0%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.0%, 8.6%, 45.1%)

Does #8C5480 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5480?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5480 background; contrast on black is 3.69:1.