#8D3D9C

#8D3D9C

Overview

#8D3D9C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 61, 156, in HSL 290.5°, 43.8%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D3D9C

RGB

141, 61, 156

HSL

290.5, 43.8%, 42.5%

HSV

290.5, 60.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

9.6%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5054 0.1634 321.1

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: #8D3D9C;
color: #8D3D9C;
border-color: #8D3D9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D3D9C?

RGB(141, 61, 156) · HSL(290.5, 43.8%, 42.5%) · CMYK(9.6%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8D3D9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.4:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D3D9C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D3D9C background; contrast on black is 3.28:1.