#8E5598

#8E5598

Color Values

HEX

#8E5598

RGB

142, 85, 152

HSL

291.0, 28.3%, 46.5%

HSV

291.0, 44.1%, 59.6%

CMYK

6.6%, 44.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5398 0.1196 321.5

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: #8E5598;
color: #8E5598;
border-color: #8E5598;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.38:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5598?

RGB(142, 85, 152) · HSL(291.0, 28.3%, 46.5%) · CMYK(6.6%, 44.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8E5598 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5598?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5598 background; contrast on black is 3.9:1.