#8D3279

#8D3279

Overview

#8D3279 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 50, 121, in HSL 313.2°, 47.6%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.5%, 14.2%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D3279

RGB

141, 50, 121

HSL

313.2, 47.6%, 37.5%

HSV

313.2, 64.5%, 55.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.5%, 14.2%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.473 0.1492 337.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8D3279;
color: #8D3279;
border-color: #8D3279;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.33:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D3279?

RGB(141, 50, 121) · HSL(313.2, 47.6%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.5%, 14.2%, 44.7%)

Does #8D3279 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.33:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D3279?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D3279 background; contrast on black is 2.86:1.