#8E3B95

#8E3B95

Overview

#8E3B95 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 59, 149, in HSL 295.3°, 43.3%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3B95

RGB

142, 59, 149

HSL

295.3, 43.3%, 40.8%

HSV

295.3, 60.4%, 58.4%

CMYK

4.7%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5002 0.1602 324.5

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: #8E3B95;
color: #8E3B95;
border-color: #8E3B95;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3B95?

RGB(142, 59, 149) · HSL(295.3, 43.3%, 40.8%) · CMYK(4.7%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8E3B95 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3B95?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3B95 background; contrast on black is 3.21:1.