#8E3185

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3185?

RGB(142, 49, 133), HSL(305.8, 48.7%, 37.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 65.5%, 6.3%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E3185 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.17:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E3185 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 49, 133, in HSL 305.8°, 48.7%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.5%, 6.3%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3185

RGB

142, 49, 133

HSL

305.8, 48.7%, 37.5%

HSV

305.8, 65.5%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.5%, 6.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4795 0.1609 331.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 4

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.