#8C748E

#8C748E

Overview

#8C748E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 140, 116, 142, in HSL 295.4Β°, 10.3%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is thistle 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C748E

RGB

140, 116, 142

HSL

295.4, 10.3%, 50.6%

HSV

295.4, 18.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5905 0.0482 323.7

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: #8C748E;
color: #8C748E;
border-color: #8C748E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C748E?

RGB(140, 116, 142) · HSL(295.4, 10.3%, 50.6%) · CMYK(1.4%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8C748E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C748E?

Use 000000 text on a #8C748E background; contrast on black is 5.0:1.