#8E718A

#8E718A

Color Values

HEX

#8E718A

RGB

142, 113, 138

HSL

308.3, 11.4%, 50.0%

HSV

308.3, 20.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.4%, 2.8%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.585 0.0511 330.9

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: #8E718A;
color: #8E718A;
border-color: #8E718A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E718A?

RGB(142, 113, 138) · HSL(308.3, 11.4%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.4%, 2.8%, 44.3%)

Does #8E718A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.3:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E718A?

Use 000000 text on a #8E718A background; contrast on black is 4.88:1.