#8D498F

#8D498F

Overview

#8D498F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 73, 143, in HSL 298.3°, 32.4%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 49.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D498F

RGB

141, 73, 143

HSL

298.3, 32.4%, 42.4%

HSV

298.3, 49.0%, 56.1%

CMYK

1.4%, 49.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5151 0.1309 326.2

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: #8D498F;
color: #8D498F;
border-color: #8D498F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D498F?

RGB(141, 73, 143) · HSL(298.3, 32.4%, 42.4%) · CMYK(1.4%, 49.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8D498F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D498F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D498F background; contrast on black is 3.48:1.