#842E8F

#842E8F

Overview

#842E8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 46, 143, in HSL 293.2°, 51.3%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 7.7%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#842E8F

RGB

132, 46, 143

HSL

293.2, 51.3%, 37.1%

HSV

293.2, 67.8%, 56.1%

CMYK

7.7%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4672 0.1681 323.0

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: #842E8F;
color: #842E8F;
border-color: #842E8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.59:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842E8F?

RGB(132, 46, 143) · HSL(293.2, 51.3%, 37.1%) · CMYK(7.7%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #842E8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #842E8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #842E8F background; contrast on black is 2.77:1.