#842D8F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842D8F?

RGB(132, 45, 143), HSL(293.3, 52.1%, 36.9%), CMYK(7.7%, 68.5%, 0.0%, 43.9%).

Q: Does #842D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.63:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#842D8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 45, 143, in HSL 293.3°, 52.1%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 7.7%, 68.5%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#842D8F

RGB

132, 45, 143

HSL

293.3, 52.1%, 36.9%

HSV

293.3, 68.5%, 56.1%

CMYK

7.7%, 68.5%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4661 0.1695 323.0

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.