#8C778C

#8C778C

Color Values

HEX

#8C778C

RGB

140, 119, 140

HSL

300.0, 8.4%, 50.8%

HSV

300.0, 15.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5958 0.0401 326.1

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: #8C778C;
color: #8C778C;
border-color: #8C778C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C778C?

RGB(140, 119, 140) · HSL(300.0, 8.4%, 50.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8C778C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C778C?

Use 000000 text on a #8C778C background; contrast on black is 5.13:1.