#8C2275

#8C2275

Color Values

HEX

#8C2275

RGB

140, 34, 117

HSL

313.0, 60.9%, 34.1%

HSV

313.0, 75.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.7%, 16.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4531 0.1667 338.3

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: #8C2275;
color: #8C2275;
border-color: #8C2275;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.07:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2275?

RGB(140, 34, 117) · HSL(313.0, 60.9%, 34.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.7%, 16.4%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2275 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2275?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2275 background; contrast on black is 2.6:1.