#8E4D90

#8E4D90

Overview

#8E4D90 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 77, 144, in HSL 298.2°, 30.3%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E4D90

RGB

142, 77, 144

HSL

298.2, 30.3%, 43.3%

HSV

298.2, 46.5%, 56.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.523 0.1255 326.1

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: #8E4D90;
color: #8E4D90;
border-color: #8E4D90;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.81:1

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 #8E4D90?

RGB(142, 77, 144) · HSL(298.2, 30.3%, 43.3%) · CMYK(1.4%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8E4D90 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.81:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E4D90?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E4D90 background; contrast on black is 3.61:1.