#8E498B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E498B?

RGB(142, 73, 139), HSL(302.6, 32.1%, 42.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 48.6%, 2.1%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E498B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.04:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E498B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 73, 139, in HSL 302.6°, 32.1%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 48.6%, 2.1%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E498B

RGB

142, 73, 139

HSL

302.6, 32.1%, 42.2%

HSV

302.6, 48.6%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.6%, 2.1%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5144 0.1277 328.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: orchid 4

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.