#842C85

#842C85

Overview

#842C85 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 44, 133, in HSL 299.3°, 50.3%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 0.8%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 47.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#842C85

RGB

132, 44, 133

HSL

299.3, 50.3%, 34.7%

HSV

299.3, 66.9%, 52.2%

CMYK

0.8%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 47.8%

OKLCH

0.459 0.1619 327.4

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: #842C85;
color: #842C85;
border-color: #842C85;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.84:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842C85?

RGB(132, 44, 133) · HSL(299.3, 50.3%, 34.7%) · CMYK(0.8%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 47.8%)

Does #842C85 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #842C85?

Use FFFFFF text on a #842C85 background; contrast on black is 2.68:1.