#8E397E

#8E397E

Overview

#8E397E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 57, 126, in HSL 311.3°, 42.7%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.9%, 11.3%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E397E

RGB

142, 57, 126

HSL

311.3, 42.7%, 39.0%

HSV

311.3, 59.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.9%, 11.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4856 0.1431 335.5

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: #8E397E;
color: #8E397E;
border-color: #8E397E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E397E?

RGB(142, 57, 126) · HSL(311.3, 42.7%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.9%, 11.3%, 44.3%)

Does #8E397E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E397E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E397E background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.