#8E3979

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3979?

RGB(142, 57, 121), HSL(314.8, 42.7%, 39.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.9%, 14.8%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E3979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.97:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E3979 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 57, 121, in HSL 314.8°, 42.7%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.9%, 14.8%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3979

RGB

142, 57, 121

HSL

314.8, 42.7%, 39.0%

HSV

314.8, 59.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.9%, 14.8%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4832 0.1391 338.3

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.