#8C5493

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5493?

RGB(140, 84, 147), HSL(293.3, 27.3%, 45.3%), CMYK(4.8%, 42.9%, 0.0%, 42.4%).

Q: Does #8C5493 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.52:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C5493 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 84, 147, in HSL 293.3°, 27.3%, 45.3%, and in CMYK 4.8%, 42.9%, 0.0%, 42.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5493

RGB

140, 84, 147

HSL

293.3, 27.3%, 45.3%

HSV

293.3, 42.9%, 57.6%

CMYK

4.8%, 42.9%, 0.0%, 42.4%

OKLCH

0.5333 0.1147 322.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: orchid 4

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.