#8C1499

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C1499?

RGB(140, 20, 153), HSL(294.1, 76.9%, 33.9%), CMYK(8.5%, 86.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #8C1499 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.85:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C1499 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 20, 153, in HSL 294.1°, 76.9%, 33.9%, and in CMYK 8.5%, 86.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C1499

RGB

140, 20, 153

HSL

294.1, 76.9%, 33.9%

HSV

294.1, 86.9%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 86.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4652 0.2061 323.4

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.