#8E5D7C

#8E5D7C

Overview

#8E5D7C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 93, 124, in HSL 322.0°, 20.9%, 46.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.5%, 12.7%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E5D7C

RGB

142, 93, 124

HSL

322.0, 20.9%, 46.1%

HSV

322.0, 34.5%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.5%, 12.7%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5416 0.0769 341.6

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: #8E5D7C;
color: #8E5D7C;
border-color: #8E5D7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.24:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E5D7C?

RGB(142, 93, 124) · HSL(322.0, 20.9%, 46.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.5%, 12.7%, 44.3%)

Does #8E5D7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E5D7C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E5D7C background; contrast on black is 4.01:1.