#8C5982

#8C5982

Color Values

HEX

#8C5982

RGB

140, 89, 130

HSL

311.8, 22.3%, 44.9%

HSV

311.8, 36.4%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.4%, 7.1%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5343 0.0879 334.1

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: #8C5982;
color: #8C5982;
border-color: #8C5982;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5982?

RGB(140, 89, 130) · HSL(311.8, 22.3%, 44.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.4%, 7.1%, 45.1%)

Does #8C5982 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5982?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5982 background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.