#8C7290

#8C7290

Color Values

HEX

#8C7290

RGB

140, 114, 144

HSL

292.0, 11.9%, 50.6%

HSV

292.0, 20.8%, 56.5%

CMYK

2.8%, 20.8%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.5872 0.0544 321.8

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: #8C7290;
color: #8C7290;
border-color: #8C7290;
Nearest Tailwind: Gray 500 #6B7280

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C7290?

RGB(140, 114, 144) · HSL(292.0, 11.9%, 50.6%) · CMYK(2.8%, 20.8%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8C7290 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C7290?

Use 000000 text on a #8C7290 background; contrast on black is 4.92:1.