#8C74ED

#8C74ED

Color Values

HEX

#8C74ED

RGB

140, 116, 237

HSL

251.9, 77.1%, 69.2%

HSV

251.9, 51.1%, 92.9%

CMYK

40.9%, 51.1%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6383 0.1752 289.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8C74ED;
color: #8C74ED;
border-color: #8C74ED;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 400 #A78BFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C74ED?

RGB(140, 116, 237) · HSL(251.9, 77.1%, 69.2%) · CMYK(40.9%, 51.1%, 0.0%, 7.1%)

Does #8C74ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.6:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C74ED?

Use 000000 text on a #8C74ED background; contrast on black is 5.84:1.