#8C2495

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2495?

RGB(140, 36, 149), HSL(295.2, 61.1%, 36.3%), CMYK(6.0%, 75.8%, 0.0%, 41.6%).

Q: Does #8C2495 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C2495 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 36, 149, in HSL 295.2°, 61.1%, 36.3%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 75.8%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2495

RGB

140, 36, 149

HSL

295.2, 61.1%, 36.3%

HSV

295.2, 75.8%, 58.4%

CMYK

6.0%, 75.8%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.4732 0.1892 324.5

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.