#8E398F

#8E398F

Overview

#8E398F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 57, 143, in HSL 299.3°, 43.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 60.1%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E398F

RGB

142, 57, 143

HSL

299.3, 43.0%, 39.2%

HSV

299.3, 60.1%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 60.1%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4944 0.1578 327.2

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: #8E398F;
color: #8E398F;
border-color: #8E398F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E398F?

RGB(142, 57, 143) · HSL(299.3, 43.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.7%, 60.1%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8E398F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E398F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E398F background; contrast on black is 3.13:1.