#8E6690

#8E6690

Overview

#8E6690 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 102, 144, in HSL 297.1°, 17.1%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 29.2%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E6690

RGB

142, 102, 144

HSL

297.1, 17.1%, 48.2%

HSV

297.1, 29.2%, 56.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 29.2%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.5661 0.0789 325.0

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: #8E6690;
color: #8E6690;
border-color: #8E6690;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E6690?

RGB(142, 102, 144) · HSL(297.1, 17.1%, 48.2%) · CMYK(1.4%, 29.2%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8E6690 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E6690?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E6690 background; contrast on black is 4.45:1.