#8C5C75

#8C5C75

Overview

#8C5C75 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 92, 117, in HSL 328.8°, 20.7%, 45.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.3%, 16.4%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5C75

RGB

140, 92, 117

HSL

328.8, 20.7%, 45.5%

HSV

328.8, 34.3%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.3%, 16.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5347 0.0715 347.2

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: #8C5C75;
color: #8C5C75;
border-color: #8C5C75;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.38:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5C75?

RGB(140, 92, 117) · HSL(328.8, 20.7%, 45.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.3%, 16.4%, 45.1%)

Does #8C5C75 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5C75?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5C75 background; contrast on black is 3.9:1.