#8C5B85

#8C5B85

Overview

#8C5B85 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 91, 133, in HSL 308.6°, 21.2%, 45.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.0%, 5.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5B85

RGB

140, 91, 133

HSL

308.6, 21.2%, 45.3%

HSV

308.6, 35.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.0%, 5.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5391 0.087 331.9

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: #8C5B85;
color: #8C5B85;
border-color: #8C5B85;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

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 #8C5B85?

RGB(140, 91, 133) · HSL(308.6, 21.2%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.0%, 5.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8C5B85 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8C5B85?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5B85 background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.