#8F3998

#8F3998

Overview

#8F3998 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 57, 152, in HSL 294.3°, 45.5%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 5.9%, 62.5%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F3998

RGB

143, 57, 152

HSL

294.3, 45.5%, 41.0%

HSV

294.3, 62.5%, 59.6%

CMYK

5.9%, 62.5%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5008 0.1666 323.8

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: #8F3998;
color: #8F3998;
border-color: #8F3998;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F3998?

RGB(143, 57, 152) · HSL(294.3, 45.5%, 41.0%) · CMYK(5.9%, 62.5%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8F3998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F3998?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F3998 background; contrast on black is 3.21:1.