#8D4B8E

#8D4B8E

Overview

#8D4B8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 75, 142, in HSL 299.1°, 30.9%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D4B8E

RGB

141, 75, 142

HSL

299.1, 30.9%, 42.5%

HSV

299.1, 47.2%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.7%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5177 0.1264 326.7

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: #8D4B8E;
color: #8D4B8E;
border-color: #8D4B8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D4B8E?

RGB(141, 75, 142) · HSL(299.1, 30.9%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.7%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8D4B8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D4B8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D4B8E background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.