#8D3C9D

#8D3C9D

Overview

#8D3C9D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 60, 157, in HSL 290.1Β°, 44.7%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 10.2%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D3C9D

RGB

141, 60, 157

HSL

290.1, 44.7%, 42.5%

HSV

290.1, 61.8%, 61.6%

CMYK

10.2%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.5047 0.1659 320.7

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: #8D3C9D;
color: #8D3C9D;
border-color: #8D3C9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D3C9D?

RGB(141, 60, 157) · HSL(290.1, 44.7%, 42.5%) · CMYK(10.2%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8D3C9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D3C9D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D3C9D background; contrast on black is 3.27:1.