#8B12A2

#8B12A2

Overview

#8B12A2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 18, 162, in HSL 290.4°, 80.0%, 35.3%, and in CMYK 14.2%, 88.9%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B12A2

RGB

139, 18, 162

HSL

290.4, 80.0%, 35.3%

HSV

290.4, 88.9%, 63.5%

CMYK

14.2%, 88.9%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.469 0.2139 320.0

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: #8B12A2;
color: #8B12A2;
border-color: #8B12A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.76:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B12A2?

RGB(139, 18, 162) · HSL(290.4, 80.0%, 35.3%) · CMYK(14.2%, 88.9%, 0.0%, 36.5%)

Does #8B12A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B12A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B12A2 background; contrast on black is 2.71:1.