#8C688C

#8C688C

Overview

#8C688C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 104, 140, in HSL 300.0°, 14.8%, 47.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C688C

RGB

140, 104, 140

HSL

300.0, 14.8%, 47.8%

HSV

300.0, 25.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5661 0.0692 326.4

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: #8C688C;
color: #8C688C;
border-color: #8C688C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C688C?

RGB(140, 104, 140) · HSL(300.0, 14.8%, 47.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8C688C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.69:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C688C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C688C background; contrast on black is 4.47:1.