#8C238A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C238A?

RGB(140, 35, 138), HSL(301.1, 60.0%, 34.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 1.4%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #8C238A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.71:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C238A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 35, 138, in HSL 301.1°, 60.0%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.0%, 1.4%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C238A

RGB

140, 35, 138

HSL

301.1, 60.0%, 34.3%

HSV

301.1, 75.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 1.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4656 0.1814 328.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.