#8C558D

#8C558D

Color Values

HEX

#8C558D

RGB

140, 85, 141

HSL

298.9, 24.8%, 44.3%

HSV

298.9, 39.7%, 55.3%

CMYK

0.7%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5322 0.1065 326.3

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: #8C558D;
color: #8C558D;
border-color: #8C558D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C558D?

RGB(140, 85, 141) · HSL(298.9, 24.8%, 44.3%) · CMYK(0.7%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #8C558D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C558D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C558D background; contrast on black is 3.8:1.