#8F3198

#8F3198

Overview

#8F3198 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 49, 152, in HSL 294.8°, 51.2%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 5.9%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F3198

RGB

143, 49, 152

HSL

294.8, 51.2%, 39.4%

HSV

294.8, 67.8%, 59.6%

CMYK

5.9%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4918 0.1777 324.1

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: #8F3198;
color: #8F3198;
border-color: #8F3198;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F3198?

RGB(143, 49, 152) · HSL(294.8, 51.2%, 39.4%) · CMYK(5.9%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8F3198 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F3198?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F3198 background; contrast on black is 3.06:1.