#8E5897

#8E5897

Overview

#8E5897 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 88, 151, in HSL 291.4°, 26.4%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 41.7%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E5897

RGB

142, 88, 151

HSL

291.4, 26.4%, 46.9%

HSV

291.4, 41.7%, 59.2%

CMYK

6.0%, 41.7%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5443 0.113 321.7

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: #8E5897;
color: #8E5897;
border-color: #8E5897;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5897?

RGB(142, 88, 151) · HSL(291.4, 26.4%, 46.9%) · CMYK(6.0%, 41.7%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8E5897 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5897?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5897 background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.