#8E3F96

#8E3F96

Overview

#8E3F96 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 63, 150, in HSL 294.5°, 40.8%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 58.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3F96

RGB

142, 63, 150

HSL

294.5, 40.8%, 41.8%

HSV

294.5, 58.0%, 58.8%

CMYK

5.3%, 58.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.5059 0.155 323.9

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: #8E3F96;
color: #8E3F96;
border-color: #8E3F96;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3F96?

RGB(142, 63, 150) · HSL(294.5, 40.8%, 41.8%) · CMYK(5.3%, 58.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8E3F96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3F96?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3F96 background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.