#8C1399

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C1399?

RGB(140, 19, 153), HSL(294.2, 77.9%, 33.7%), CMYK(8.5%, 87.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #8C1399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.87:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C1399 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 19, 153, in HSL 294.2°, 77.9%, 33.7%, and in CMYK 8.5%, 87.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C1399

RGB

140, 19, 153

HSL

294.2, 77.9%, 33.7%

HSV

294.2, 87.6%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 87.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4647 0.2067 323.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.