#8E357D

#8E357D

Color Values

HEX

#8E357D

RGB

142, 53, 125

HSL

311.5, 45.6%, 38.2%

HSV

311.5, 62.7%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.7%, 12.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4801 0.1485 335.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8E357D;
color: #8E357D;
border-color: #8E357D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.11:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E357D?

RGB(142, 53, 125) · HSL(311.5, 45.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.7%, 12.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8E357D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E357D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E357D background; contrast on black is 2.96:1.