#8F359E

#8F359E

Overview

#8F359E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 53, 158, in HSL 291.4°, 49.8%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 9.5%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F359E

RGB

143, 53, 158

HSL

291.4, 49.8%, 41.4%

HSV

291.4, 66.5%, 62.0%

CMYK

9.5%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4998 0.1778 321.7

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: #8F359E;
color: #8F359E;
border-color: #8F359E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F359E?

RGB(143, 53, 158) · HSL(291.4, 49.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(9.5%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #8F359E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F359E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F359E background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.