#8E3775

#8E3775

Color Values

HEX

#8E3775

RGB

142, 55, 117

HSL

317.2, 44.2%, 38.6%

HSV

317.2, 61.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.3%, 17.6%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4788 0.1393 340.4

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: #8E3775;
color: #8E3775;
border-color: #8E3775;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.11:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3775?

RGB(142, 55, 117) · HSL(317.2, 44.2%, 38.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.3%, 17.6%, 44.3%)

Does #8E3775 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8E3775?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3775 background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.