#8F3479

#8F3479

Overview

#8F3479 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 52, 121, in HSL 314.5°, 46.7%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 63.6%, 15.4%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F3479

RGB

143, 52, 121

HSL

314.5, 46.7%, 38.2%

HSV

314.5, 63.6%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.6%, 15.4%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4784 0.1477 338.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8F3479;
color: #8F3479;
border-color: #8F3479;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.15:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F3479?

RGB(143, 52, 121) · HSL(314.5, 46.7%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.6%, 15.4%, 43.9%)

Does #8F3479 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F3479?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F3479 background; contrast on black is 2.94:1.