#8C199F

#8C199F

Color Values

HEX

#8C199F

RGB

140, 25, 159

HSL

291.5, 72.8%, 36.1%

HSV

291.5, 84.3%, 62.4%

CMYK

11.9%, 84.3%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.472 0.2072 321.2

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: #8C199F;
color: #8C199F;
border-color: #8C199F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.62:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C199F?

RGB(140, 25, 159) · HSL(291.5, 72.8%, 36.1%) · CMYK(11.9%, 84.3%, 0.0%, 37.6%)

Does #8C199F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C199F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C199F background; contrast on black is 2.75:1.