#8E5798

#8E5798

Overview

#8E5798 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 87, 152, in HSL 290.8Β°, 27.2%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 6.6%, 42.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E5798

RGB

142, 87, 152

HSL

290.8, 27.2%, 46.9%

HSV

290.8, 42.8%, 59.6%

CMYK

6.6%, 42.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5431 0.1159 321.3

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: #8E5798;
color: #8E5798;
border-color: #8E5798;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5798?

RGB(142, 87, 152) · HSL(290.8, 27.2%, 46.9%) · CMYK(6.6%, 42.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8E5798 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5798?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5798 background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.