#8E6D8F

#8E6D8F

Overview

#8E6D8F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 142, 109, 143, in HSL 298.2°, 13.5%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 23.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E6D8F

RGB

142, 109, 143

HSL

298.2, 13.5%, 49.4%

HSV

298.2, 23.8%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 23.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5791 0.0643 325.4

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: #8E6D8F;
color: #8E6D8F;
border-color: #8E6D8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E6D8F?

RGB(142, 109, 143) · HSL(298.2, 13.5%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.7%, 23.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8E6D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.44:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E6D8F?

Use 000000 text on a #8E6D8F background; contrast on black is 4.73:1.