#8C2173

#8C2173

Color Values

HEX

#8C2173

RGB

140, 33, 115

HSL

314.0, 61.8%, 33.9%

HSV

314.0, 76.4%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.4%, 17.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4512 0.1664 339.2

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: #8C2173;
color: #8C2173;
border-color: #8C2173;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.14:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2173?

RGB(140, 33, 115) · HSL(314.0, 61.8%, 33.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.4%, 17.9%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2173 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2173?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2173 background; contrast on black is 2.58:1.