#8E5595

#8E5595

Overview

#8E5595 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 85, 149, in HSL 293.4°, 27.4%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 43.0%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E5595

RGB

142, 85, 149

HSL

293.4, 27.4%, 45.9%

HSV

293.4, 43.0%, 58.4%

CMYK

4.7%, 43.0%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5384 0.1163 323.0

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: #8E5595;
color: #8E5595;
border-color: #8E5595;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5595?

RGB(142, 85, 149) · HSL(293.4, 27.4%, 45.9%) · CMYK(4.7%, 43.0%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8E5595 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5595?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5595 background; contrast on black is 3.88:1.