#8E6C94

#8E6C94

Color Values

HEX

#8E6C94

RGB

142, 108, 148

HSL

291.0, 15.7%, 50.2%

HSV

291.0, 27.0%, 58.0%

CMYK

4.1%, 27.0%, 0.0%, 42.0%

OKLCH

0.5792 0.072 321.3

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: #8E6C94;
color: #8E6C94;
border-color: #8E6C94;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E6C94?

RGB(142, 108, 148) · HSL(291.0, 15.7%, 50.2%) · CMYK(4.1%, 27.0%, 0.0%, 42.0%)

Does #8E6C94 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.45:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E6C94?

Use 000000 text on a #8E6C94 background; contrast on black is 4.72:1.