#8E537B

#8E537B

Color Values

HEX

#8E537B

RGB

142, 83, 123

HSL

319.3, 26.2%, 44.1%

HSV

319.3, 41.5%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.5%, 13.4%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5235 0.095 340.1

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: #8E537B;
color: #8E537B;
border-color: #8E537B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E537B?

RGB(142, 83, 123) · HSL(319.3, 26.2%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.5%, 13.4%, 44.3%)

Does #8E537B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E537B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E537B background; contrast on black is 3.67:1.