#8C5E79

#8C5E79

Color Values

HEX

#8C5E79

RGB

140, 94, 121

HSL

324.8, 19.7%, 45.9%

HSV

324.8, 32.9%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.9%, 13.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5399 0.0706 343.7

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: #8C5E79;
color: #8C5E79;
border-color: #8C5E79;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5E79?

RGB(140, 94, 121) · HSL(324.8, 19.7%, 45.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.9%, 13.6%, 45.1%)

Does #8C5E79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C5E79?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C5E79 background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.