#842F79

#842F79

Overview

#842F79 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 47, 121, in HSL 307.8°, 47.5%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.4%, 8.3%, 48.2%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#842F79

RGB

132, 47, 121

HSL

307.8, 47.5%, 35.1%

HSV

307.8, 64.4%, 51.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.4%, 8.3%, 48.2%

OKLCH

0.4557 0.1474 333.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #842F79;
color: #842F79;
border-color: #842F79;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.88:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #842F79?

RGB(132, 47, 121) · HSL(307.8, 47.5%, 35.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.4%, 8.3%, 48.2%)

Does #842F79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #842F79?

Use FFFFFF text on a #842F79 background; contrast on black is 2.66:1.