#8C2379

#8C2379

Overview

#8C2379 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 35, 121, in HSL 310.9°, 60.0%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.0%, 13.6%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2379

RGB

140, 35, 121

HSL

310.9, 60.0%, 34.3%

HSV

310.9, 75.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 13.6%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.456 0.1684 336.4

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: #8C2379;
color: #8C2379;
border-color: #8C2379;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.98:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2379?

RGB(140, 35, 121) · HSL(310.9, 60.0%, 34.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 13.6%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2379 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2379?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2379 background; contrast on black is 2.63:1.