#8C6D8A

#8C6D8A

Color Values

HEX

#8C6D8A

RGB

140, 109, 138

HSL

303.9, 12.4%, 48.8%

HSV

303.9, 22.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.1%, 1.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.575 0.0573 328.4

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: #8C6D8A;
color: #8C6D8A;
border-color: #8C6D8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C6D8A?

RGB(140, 109, 138) · HSL(303.9, 12.4%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.1%, 1.4%, 45.1%)

Does #8C6D8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C6D8A?

Use 000000 text on a #8C6D8A background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.