#8C249A

#8C249A

Color Values

HEX

#8C249A

RGB

140, 36, 154

HSL

292.9, 62.1%, 37.3%

HSV

292.9, 76.6%, 60.4%

CMYK

9.1%, 76.6%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.4764 0.1933 322.6

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: #8C249A;
color: #8C249A;
border-color: #8C249A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.41:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C249A?

RGB(140, 36, 154) · HSL(292.9, 62.1%, 37.3%) · CMYK(9.1%, 76.6%, 0.0%, 39.6%)

Does #8C249A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C249A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C249A background; contrast on black is 2.83:1.