#8C5497

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5497?

RGB(140, 84, 151), HSL(290.1, 28.5%, 46.1%), CMYK(7.3%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #8C5497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C5497 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 84, 151, in HSL 290.1°, 28.5%, 46.1%, and in CMYK 7.3%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5497

RGB

140, 84, 151

HSL

290.1, 28.5%, 46.1%

HSV

290.1, 44.4%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5353 0.1191 320.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Vivid Violet

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.