#842C7C

#842C7C

Overview

#842C7C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 44, 124, in HSL 305.5°, 50.0%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.7%, 6.1%, 48.2%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#842C7C

RGB

132, 44, 124

HSL

305.5, 50.0%, 34.5%

HSV

305.5, 66.7%, 51.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 6.1%, 48.2%

OKLCH

0.4539 0.1543 331.6

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: #842C7C;
color: #842C7C;
border-color: #842C7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.98:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842C7C?

RGB(132, 44, 124) · HSL(305.5, 50.0%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 6.1%, 48.2%)

Does #842C7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #842C7C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #842C7C background; contrast on black is 2.63:1.