#8C229F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C229F?

RGB(140, 34, 159), HSL(290.9, 64.8%, 37.8%), CMYK(11.9%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #8C229F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.38:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C229F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 34, 159, in HSL 290.9°, 64.8%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 11.9%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C229F

RGB

140, 34, 159

HSL

290.9, 64.8%, 37.8%

HSV

290.9, 78.6%, 62.4%

CMYK

11.9%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4781 0.1995 320.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.