#8D5597

#8D5597

Color Values

HEX

#8D5597

RGB

141, 85, 151

HSL

290.9, 28.0%, 46.3%

HSV

290.9, 43.7%, 59.2%

CMYK

6.6%, 43.7%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5381 0.1179 321.4

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: #8D5597;
color: #8D5597;
border-color: #8D5597;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D5597?

RGB(141, 85, 151) · HSL(290.9, 28.0%, 46.3%) · CMYK(6.6%, 43.7%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8D5597 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D5597?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D5597 background; contrast on black is 3.88:1.