#8E5195

#8E5195

Overview

#8E5195 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 81, 149, in HSL 293.8Β°, 29.6%, 45.1%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 45.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E5195

RGB

142, 81, 149

HSL

293.8, 29.6%, 45.1%

HSV

293.8, 45.6%, 58.4%

CMYK

4.7%, 45.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5318 0.1235 323.3

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: #8E5195;
color: #8E5195;
border-color: #8E5195;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5195?

RGB(142, 81, 149) · HSL(293.8, 29.6%, 45.1%) · CMYK(4.7%, 45.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8E5195 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5195?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5195 background; contrast on black is 3.76:1.