#8E8490

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E8490?

RGB(142, 132, 144), HSL(290.0, 5.1%, 54.1%), CMYK(1.4%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%).

Q: Does #8E8490 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E8490 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 142, 132, 144, in HSL 290.0°, 5.1%, 54.1%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is thistle 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E8490

RGB

142, 132, 144

HSL

290.0, 5.1%, 54.1%

HSV

290.0, 8.3%, 56.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.626 0.0212 320.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 4

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.