#8C5D8F

#8C5D8F

Overview

#8C5D8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 93, 143, in HSL 296.4°, 21.2%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5D8F

RGB

140, 93, 143

HSL

296.4, 21.2%, 46.3%

HSV

296.4, 35.0%, 56.1%

CMYK

2.1%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.547 0.0936 324.7

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: #8C5D8F;
color: #8C5D8F;
border-color: #8C5D8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5D8F?

RGB(140, 93, 143) · HSL(296.4, 21.2%, 46.3%) · CMYK(2.1%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8C5D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5D8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5D8F background; contrast on black is 4.08:1.