#8C2498

#8C2498

Color Values

HEX

#8C2498

RGB

140, 36, 152

HSL

293.8, 61.7%, 36.9%

HSV

293.8, 76.3%, 59.6%

CMYK

7.9%, 76.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4751 0.1917 323.4

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: #8C2498;
color: #8C2498;
border-color: #8C2498;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.44:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2498?

RGB(140, 36, 152) · HSL(293.8, 61.7%, 36.9%) · CMYK(7.9%, 76.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8C2498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.44:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2498?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2498 background; contrast on black is 2.82:1.