#842D8E

#842D8E

Color Values

HEX

#842D8E

RGB

132, 45, 142

HSL

293.8, 51.9%, 36.7%

HSV

293.8, 68.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

7.0%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4655 0.1686 323.4

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: #842D8E;
color: #842D8E;
border-color: #842D8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.64:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842D8E?

RGB(132, 45, 142) · HSL(293.8, 51.9%, 36.7%) · CMYK(7.0%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #842D8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #842D8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #842D8E background; contrast on black is 2.75:1.