#8C758E

#8C758E

Color Values

HEX

#8C758E

RGB

140, 117, 142

HSL

295.2, 10.0%, 50.8%

HSV

295.2, 17.6%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5925 0.0462 323.6

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: #8C758E;
color: #8C758E;
border-color: #8C758E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C758E?

RGB(140, 117, 142) · HSL(295.2, 10.0%, 50.8%) · CMYK(1.4%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8C758E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C758E?

Use 000000 text on a #8C758E background; contrast on black is 5.05:1.