#8E488E

#8E488E

Overview

#8E488E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 72, 142, in HSL 300.0°, 32.7%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E488E

RGB

142, 72, 142

HSL

300.0, 32.7%, 42.0%

HSV

300.0, 49.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5144 0.1323 327.3

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: #8E488E;
color: #8E488E;
border-color: #8E488E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E488E?

RGB(142, 72, 142) · HSL(300.0, 32.7%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8E488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.06:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E488E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E488E background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.