#8C2198

#8C2198

Color Values

HEX

#8C2198

RGB

140, 33, 152

HSL

293.9, 64.3%, 36.3%

HSV

293.9, 78.3%, 59.6%

CMYK

7.9%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4727 0.1947 323.5

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: #8C2198;
color: #8C2198;
border-color: #8C2198;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.54:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2198?

RGB(140, 33, 152) · HSL(293.9, 64.3%, 36.3%) · CMYK(7.9%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8C2198 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2198?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2198 background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.