#8E3987

#8E3987

Overview

#8E3987 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 57, 135, in HSL 304.9Β°, 42.7%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.9%, 4.9%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3987

RGB

142, 57, 135

HSL

304.9, 42.7%, 39.0%

HSV

304.9, 59.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.9%, 4.9%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4901 0.1507 330.9

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: #8E3987;
color: #8E3987;
border-color: #8E3987;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3987?

RGB(142, 57, 135) · HSL(304.9, 42.7%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.9%, 4.9%, 44.3%)

Does #8E3987 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.81:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3987?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3987 background; contrast on black is 3.09:1.