#8E4F95

#8E4F95

Overview

#8E4F95 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 79, 149, in HSL 294.0°, 30.7%, 44.7%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 47.0%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E4F95

RGB

142, 79, 149

HSL

294.0, 30.7%, 44.7%

HSV

294.0, 47.0%, 58.4%

CMYK

4.7%, 47.0%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5287 0.1271 323.4

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: #8E4F95;
color: #8E4F95;
border-color: #8E4F95;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E4F95?

RGB(142, 79, 149) · HSL(294.0, 30.7%, 44.7%) · CMYK(4.7%, 47.0%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8E4F95 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E4F95?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E4F95 background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.