#8E5091

#8E5091

Overview

#8E5091 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 80, 145, in HSL 297.2°, 28.9%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 43.1%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E5091

RGB

142, 80, 145

HSL

297.2, 28.9%, 44.1%

HSV

297.2, 44.8%, 56.9%

CMYK

2.1%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.5283 0.1212 325.4

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: #8E5091;
color: #8E5091;
border-color: #8E5091;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5091?

RGB(142, 80, 145) · HSL(297.2, 28.9%, 44.1%) · CMYK(2.1%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 43.1%)

Does #8E5091 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8E5091?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5091 background; contrast on black is 3.71:1.