#8E4D8F

#8E4D8F

Overview

#8E4D8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 77, 143, in HSL 299.1°, 30.0%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 46.2%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E4D8F

RGB

142, 77, 143

HSL

299.1, 30.0%, 43.1%

HSV

299.1, 46.2%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 46.2%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5225 0.1245 326.6

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: #8E4D8F;
color: #8E4D8F;
border-color: #8E4D8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E4D8F?

RGB(142, 77, 143) · HSL(299.1, 30.0%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.7%, 46.2%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8E4D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E4D8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E4D8F background; contrast on black is 3.61:1.