#8F3499

#8F3499

Color Values

HEX

#8F3499

RGB

143, 52, 153

HSL

294.1, 49.3%, 40.2%

HSV

294.1, 66.0%, 60.0%

CMYK

6.5%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4956 0.1746 323.6

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: #8F3499;
color: #8F3499;
border-color: #8F3499;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F3499?

RGB(143, 52, 153) · HSL(294.1, 49.3%, 40.2%) · CMYK(6.5%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8F3499 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F3499?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F3499 background; contrast on black is 3.12:1.