#8E409C

#8E409C

Color Values

HEX

#8E409C

RGB

142, 64, 156

HSL

290.9, 41.8%, 43.1%

HSV

290.9, 59.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

9.0%, 59.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5106 0.1593 321.3

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: #8E409C;
color: #8E409C;
border-color: #8E409C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.24:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E409C?

RGB(142, 64, 156) · HSL(290.9, 41.8%, 43.1%) · CMYK(9.0%, 59.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8E409C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E409C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E409C background; contrast on black is 3.36:1.