#8C2265

#8C2265

Overview

#8C2265 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 34, 101, in HSL 322.1°, 60.9%, 34.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.7%, 27.9%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2265

RGB

140, 34, 101

HSL

322.1, 60.9%, 34.1%

HSV

322.1, 75.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.7%, 27.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4454 0.1563 346.6

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: #8C2265;
color: #8C2265;
border-color: #8C2265;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.29:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2265?

RGB(140, 34, 101) · HSL(322.1, 60.9%, 34.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.7%, 27.9%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2265 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2265?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2265 background; contrast on black is 2.53:1.