#8B298C

#8B298C

Overview

#8B298C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 41, 140, in HSL 299.4°, 54.7%, 35.5%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 70.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B298C

RGB

139, 41, 140

HSL

299.4, 54.7%, 35.5%

HSV

299.4, 70.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.7%, 70.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4706 0.1755 327.5

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: #8B298C;
color: #8B298C;
border-color: #8B298C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.52:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B298C?

RGB(139, 41, 140) · HSL(299.4, 54.7%, 35.5%) · CMYK(0.7%, 70.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8B298C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B298C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B298C background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.