#8E3879

#8E3879

Color Values

HEX

#8E3879

RGB

142, 56, 121

HSL

314.7, 43.4%, 38.8%

HSV

314.7, 60.6%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.6%, 14.8%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4819 0.1407 338.2

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: #8E3879;
color: #8E3879;
border-color: #8E3879;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3879?

RGB(142, 56, 121) · HSL(314.7, 43.4%, 38.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.6%, 14.8%, 44.3%)

Does #8E3879 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3879?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3879 background; contrast on black is 2.99:1.