#8D4199

#8D4199

Color Values

HEX

#8D4199

RGB

141, 65, 153

HSL

291.8, 40.4%, 42.7%

HSV

291.8, 57.5%, 60.0%

CMYK

7.8%, 57.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5089 0.1542 322.0

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: #8D4199;
color: #8D4199;
border-color: #8D4199;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D4199?

RGB(141, 65, 153) · HSL(291.8, 40.4%, 42.7%) · CMYK(7.8%, 57.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8D4199 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D4199?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D4199 background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.