#8D5495

#8D5495

Overview

#8D5495 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 84, 149, in HSL 292.6Β°, 27.9%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 5.4%, 43.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D5495

RGB

141, 84, 149

HSL

292.6, 27.9%, 45.7%

HSV

292.6, 43.6%, 58.4%

CMYK

5.4%, 43.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5355 0.1175 322.5

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: #8D5495;
color: #8D5495;
border-color: #8D5495;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D5495?

RGB(141, 84, 149) · HSL(292.6, 27.9%, 45.7%) · CMYK(5.4%, 43.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8D5495 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D5495?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D5495 background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.