#8C1C97

#8C1C97

Color Values

HEX

#8C1C97

RGB

140, 28, 151

HSL

294.6, 68.7%, 35.1%

HSV

294.6, 81.5%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 81.5%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4685 0.1985 324.0

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: #8C1C97;
color: #8C1C97;
border-color: #8C1C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.7:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C1C97?

RGB(140, 28, 151) · HSL(294.6, 68.7%, 35.1%) · CMYK(7.3%, 81.5%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8C1C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C1C97?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C1C97 background; contrast on black is 2.73:1.