Plum

#8E4585

Crayola color

Plum Crayola (#8E4585) is a deep, rich Crayola purple-plum — significantly darker and more saturated than CSS plum, evoking the deep interior flesh and rich color of the darkest Italian plums. This vivid, medium-dark purple is used in children's illustration, richly colored greeting cards, and playful product design for its deeply satisfying purple character.

Color Values

HEX

#8E4585

RGB

142, 69, 133

HSL

307.4, 34.6%, 41.4%

HSV

307.4, 51.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.4%, 6.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5055 0.1291 332.1

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: #8E4585;
color: #8E4585;
border-color: #8E4585;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E4585?

RGB(142, 69, 133) · HSL(307.4, 34.6%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.4%, 6.3%, 44.3%)

Does #8E4585 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E4585?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E4585 background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.