#8C778D

#8C778D

Color Values

HEX

#8C778D

RGB

140, 119, 141

HSL

297.3, 8.8%, 51.0%

HSV

297.3, 15.6%, 55.3%

CMYK

0.7%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5962 0.0412 324.7

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: #8C778D;
color: #8C778D;
border-color: #8C778D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C778D?

RGB(140, 119, 141) · HSL(297.3, 8.8%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.7%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #8C778D meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8C778D?

Use 000000 text on a #8C778D background; contrast on black is 5.14:1.