#8C697C

#8C697C

Color Values

HEX

#8C697C

RGB

140, 105, 124

HSL

327.4, 14.3%, 48.0%

HSV

327.4, 25.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.0%, 11.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5621 0.0521 345.1

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: #8C697C;
color: #8C697C;
border-color: #8C697C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C697C?

RGB(140, 105, 124) · HSL(327.4, 14.3%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.0%, 11.4%, 45.1%)

Does #8C697C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C697C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C697C background; contrast on black is 4.43:1.