#8C2471

#8C2471

Color Values

HEX

#8C2471

RGB

140, 36, 113

HSL

315.6, 59.1%, 34.5%

HSV

315.6, 74.3%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.3%, 19.3%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4528 0.1616 340.4

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: #8C2471;
color: #8C2471;
border-color: #8C2471;
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 #8C2471?

RGB(140, 36, 113) · HSL(315.6, 59.1%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.3%, 19.3%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2471 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8C2471?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2471 background; contrast on black is 2.61:1.