#8E4B8C

#8E4B8C

Overview

#8E4B8C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 75, 140, in HSL 301.8°, 30.9%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.2%, 1.4%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E4B8C

RGB

142, 75, 140

HSL

301.8, 30.9%, 42.5%

HSV

301.8, 47.2%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.2%, 1.4%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.518 0.1251 328.3

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: #8E4B8C;
color: #8E4B8C;
border-color: #8E4B8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E4B8C?

RGB(142, 75, 140) · HSL(301.8, 30.9%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.2%, 1.4%, 44.3%)

Does #8E4B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E4B8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E4B8C background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.