#842496

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842496?

RGB(132, 36, 150), HSL(290.5, 61.3%, 36.5%), CMYK(12.0%, 76.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%).

Q: Does #842496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.85:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#842496 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 36, 150, in HSL 290.5°, 61.3%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 12.0%, 76.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#842496

RGB

132, 36, 150

HSL

290.5, 61.3%, 36.5%

HSV

290.5, 76.0%, 58.8%

CMYK

12.0%, 76.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4618 0.1865 320.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.