#8C1C8E

#8C1C8E

Overview

#8C1C8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 28, 142, in HSL 298.9°, 67.1%, 33.3%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 80.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C1C8E

RGB

140, 28, 142

HSL

298.9, 67.1%, 33.3%

HSV

298.9, 80.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 80.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4627 0.1914 327.3

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: #8C1C8E;
color: #8C1C8E;
border-color: #8C1C8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.86:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C1C8E?

RGB(140, 28, 142) · HSL(298.9, 67.1%, 33.3%) · CMYK(1.4%, 80.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8C1C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C1C8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C1C8E background; contrast on black is 2.67:1.