#8E3D85

#8E3D85

Overview

#8E3D85 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 61, 133, in HSL 306.7°, 39.9%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.0%, 6.3%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3D85

RGB

142, 61, 133

HSL

306.7, 39.9%, 39.8%

HSV

306.7, 57.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.0%, 6.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4943 0.1426 332.0

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: #8E3D85;
color: #8E3D85;
border-color: #8E3D85;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3D85?

RGB(142, 61, 133) · HSL(306.7, 39.9%, 39.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.0%, 6.3%, 44.3%)

Does #8E3D85 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3D85?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3D85 background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.