#8E3C85

#8E3C85

Overview

#8E3C85 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 60, 133, in HSL 306.6°, 40.6%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.7%, 6.3%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3C85

RGB

142, 60, 133

HSL

306.6, 40.6%, 39.6%

HSV

306.6, 57.7%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.7%, 6.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4929 0.1442 331.9

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: #8E3C85;
color: #8E3C85;
border-color: #8E3C85;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3C85?

RGB(142, 60, 133) · HSL(306.6, 40.6%, 39.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.7%, 6.3%, 44.3%)

Does #8E3C85 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8E3C85?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3C85 background; contrast on black is 3.14:1.