#8C14A2

#8C14A2

Overview

#8C14A2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 20, 162, in HSL 290.7°, 78.0%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 13.6%, 87.7%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C14A2

RGB

140, 20, 162

HSL

290.7, 78.0%, 35.7%

HSV

290.7, 87.7%, 63.5%

CMYK

13.6%, 87.7%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.4715 0.213 320.4

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: #8C14A2;
color: #8C14A2;
border-color: #8C14A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.67:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C14A2?

RGB(140, 20, 162) · HSL(290.7, 78.0%, 35.7%) · CMYK(13.6%, 87.7%, 0.0%, 36.5%)

Does #8C14A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C14A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C14A2 background; contrast on black is 2.74:1.