#8E4495

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E4495?

RGB(142, 68, 149), HSL(294.8, 37.3%, 42.5%), CMYK(4.7%, 54.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%).

Q: Does #8E4495 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E4495 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 68, 149, in HSL 294.8°, 37.3%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 54.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E4495

RGB

142, 68, 149

HSL

294.8, 37.3%, 42.5%

HSV

294.8, 54.4%, 58.4%

CMYK

4.7%, 54.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5122 0.146 324.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Vivid Violet

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.