#8E3C8F

#8E3C8F

Overview

#8E3C8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 60, 143, in HSL 299.3°, 40.9%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 58.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3C8F

RGB

142, 60, 143

HSL

299.3, 40.9%, 39.8%

HSV

299.3, 58.0%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 58.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4982 0.1531 327.1

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: #8E3C8F;
color: #8E3C8F;
border-color: #8E3C8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3C8F?

RGB(142, 60, 143) · HSL(299.3, 40.9%, 39.8%) · CMYK(0.7%, 58.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8E3C8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3C8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3C8F background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.