#8F497C

#8F497C

Overview

#8F497C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 73, 124, in HSL 316.3°, 32.4%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.0%, 13.3%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F497C

RGB

143, 73, 124

HSL

316.3, 32.4%, 42.4%

HSV

316.3, 49.0%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.0%, 13.3%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5089 0.1151 338.4

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: #8F497C;
color: #8F497C;
border-color: #8F497C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F497C?

RGB(143, 73, 124) · HSL(316.3, 32.4%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.0%, 13.3%, 43.9%)

Does #8F497C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F497C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F497C background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.