#8C6D8D

#8C6D8D

Overview

#8C6D8D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 140, 109, 141, in HSL 298.1°, 12.8%, 49.0%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C6D8D

RGB

140, 109, 141

HSL

298.1, 12.8%, 49.0%

HSV

298.1, 22.7%, 55.3%

CMYK

0.7%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5762 0.0606 325.3

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: #8C6D8D;
color: #8C6D8D;
border-color: #8C6D8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C6D8D?

RGB(140, 109, 141) · HSL(298.1, 12.8%, 49.0%) · CMYK(0.7%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #8C6D8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C6D8D?

Use 000000 text on a #8C6D8D background; contrast on black is 4.69:1.