#8E3E75

#8E3E75

Color Values

HEX

#8E3E75

RGB

142, 62, 117

HSL

318.8, 39.2%, 40.0%

HSV

318.8, 56.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.3%, 17.6%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4881 0.1279 341.1

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: #8E3E75;
color: #8E3E75;
border-color: #8E3E75;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3E75?

RGB(142, 62, 117) · HSL(318.8, 39.2%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.3%, 17.6%, 44.3%)

Does #8E3E75 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3E75?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3E75 background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.