#842C79

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842C79?

RGB(132, 44, 121), HSL(307.5, 50.0%, 34.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 8.3%, 48.2%).

Q: Does #842C79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.02:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#842C79 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 44, 121, in HSL 307.5°, 50.0%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.7%, 8.3%, 48.2%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#842C79

RGB

132, 44, 121

HSL

307.5, 50.0%, 34.5%

HSV

307.5, 66.7%, 51.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 8.3%, 48.2%

OKLCH

0.4523 0.1518 333.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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.