#8F499B

#8F499B

Color Values

HEX

#8F499B

RGB

143, 73, 155

HSL

291.2, 36.0%, 44.7%

HSV

291.2, 52.9%, 60.8%

CMYK

7.7%, 52.9%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5239 0.1443 321.6

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: #8F499B;
color: #8F499B;
border-color: #8F499B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F499B?

RGB(143, 73, 155) · HSL(291.2, 36.0%, 44.7%) · CMYK(7.7%, 52.9%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #8F499B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F499B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F499B background; contrast on black is 3.59:1.