#8C637D

#8C637D

Overview

#8C637D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 99, 125, in HSL 322.0°, 17.2%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.3%, 10.7%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C637D

RGB

140, 99, 125

HSL

322.0, 17.2%, 46.9%

HSV

322.0, 29.3%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.3%, 10.7%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5508 0.0643 341.0

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: #8C637D;
color: #8C637D;
border-color: #8C637D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C637D?

RGB(140, 99, 125) · HSL(322.0, 17.2%, 46.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 29.3%, 10.7%, 45.1%)

Does #8C637D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C637D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C637D background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.