#8E5796

#8E5796

Color Values

HEX

#8E5796

RGB

142, 87, 150

HSL

292.4, 26.6%, 46.5%

HSV

292.4, 42.0%, 58.8%

CMYK

5.3%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.5422 0.1138 322.3

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: #8E5796;
color: #8E5796;
border-color: #8E5796;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5796?

RGB(142, 87, 150) · HSL(292.4, 26.6%, 46.5%) · CMYK(5.3%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8E5796 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5796?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5796 background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.