#8C2276

#8C2276

Color Values

HEX

#8C2276

RGB

140, 34, 118

HSL

312.5, 60.9%, 34.1%

HSV

312.5, 75.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.7%, 15.7%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4536 0.1674 337.8

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: #8C2276;
color: #8C2276;
border-color: #8C2276;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.06:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2276?

RGB(140, 34, 118) · HSL(312.5, 60.9%, 34.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.7%, 15.7%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2276 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.06:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2276?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2276 background; contrast on black is 2.61:1.