#8E396D

#8E396D

Overview

#8E396D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 57, 109, in HSL 323.3°, 42.7%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.9%, 23.2%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is hotpink 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E396D

RGB

142, 57, 109

HSL

323.3, 42.7%, 39.0%

HSV

323.3, 59.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.9%, 23.2%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4779 0.1305 345.5

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: #8E396D;
color: #8E396D;
border-color: #8E396D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.1:1

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 #8E396D?

RGB(142, 57, 109) · HSL(323.3, 42.7%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.9%, 23.2%, 44.3%)

Does #8E396D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E396D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E396D background; contrast on black is 2.96:1.