#8C249C

#8C249C

Color Values

HEX

#8C249C

RGB

140, 36, 156

HSL

292.0, 62.5%, 37.6%

HSV

292.0, 76.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.3%, 76.9%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4777 0.195 321.9

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: #8C249C;
color: #8C249C;
border-color: #8C249C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.37:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C249C?

RGB(140, 36, 156) · HSL(292.0, 62.5%, 37.6%) · CMYK(10.3%, 76.9%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8C249C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C249C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C249C background; contrast on black is 2.85:1.