#8C179C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C179C?

RGB(140, 23, 156), HSL(292.8, 74.3%, 35.1%), CMYK(10.3%, 85.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #8C179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.73:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C179C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 23, 156, in HSL 292.8°, 74.3%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 10.3%, 85.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C179C

RGB

140, 23, 156

HSL

292.8, 74.3%, 35.1%

HSV

292.8, 85.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.3%, 85.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4688 0.2063 322.3

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.