#8E518B

#8E518B

Color Values

HEX

#8E518B

RGB

142, 81, 139

HSL

303.0, 27.4%, 43.7%

HSV

303.0, 43.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 43.0%, 2.1%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.527 0.1133 328.8

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: #8E518B;
color: #8E518B;
border-color: #8E518B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.68:1

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 #8E518B?

RGB(142, 81, 139) · HSL(303.0, 27.4%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 43.0%, 2.1%, 44.3%)

Does #8E518B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E518B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E518B background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.