#8F499C

#8F499C

Color Values

HEX

#8F499C

RGB

143, 73, 156

HSL

290.6, 36.2%, 44.9%

HSV

290.6, 53.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

8.3%, 53.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5245 0.1453 321.2

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: #8F499C;
color: #8F499C;
border-color: #8F499C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F499C?

RGB(143, 73, 156) · HSL(290.6, 36.2%, 44.9%) · CMYK(8.3%, 53.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8F499C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F499C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F499C background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.