#8E708B

#8E708B

Overview

#8E708B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 142, 112, 139, in HSL 306.0°, 11.8%, 49.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 21.1%, 2.1%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E708B

RGB

142, 112, 139

HSL

306.0, 11.8%, 49.8%

HSV

306.0, 21.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.1%, 2.1%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5834 0.0541 329.6

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: #8E708B;
color: #8E708B;
border-color: #8E708B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E708B?

RGB(142, 112, 139) · HSL(306.0, 11.8%, 49.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 21.1%, 2.1%, 44.3%)

Does #8E708B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E708B?

Use 000000 text on a #8E708B background; contrast on black is 4.84:1.