#8C5990

#8C5990

Overview

#8C5990 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 89, 144, in HSL 295.6°, 23.6%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 38.2%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5990

RGB

140, 89, 144

HSL

295.6, 23.6%, 45.7%

HSV

295.6, 38.2%, 56.5%

CMYK

2.8%, 38.2%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.5404 0.1022 324.3

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: #8C5990;
color: #8C5990;
border-color: #8C5990;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5990?

RGB(140, 89, 144) · HSL(295.6, 23.6%, 45.7%) · CMYK(2.8%, 38.2%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8C5990 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5990?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5990 background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.