#8E408B

#8E408B

Overview

#8E408B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 64, 139, in HSL 302.3°, 37.9%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 54.9%, 2.1%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E408B

RGB

142, 64, 139

HSL

302.3, 37.9%, 40.4%

HSV

302.3, 54.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.9%, 2.1%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5014 0.143 328.9

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: #8E408B;
color: #8E408B;
border-color: #8E408B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E408B?

RGB(142, 64, 139) · HSL(302.3, 37.9%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.9%, 2.1%, 44.3%)

Does #8E408B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E408B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E408B background; contrast on black is 3.26:1.