#8C249E

#8C249E

Color Values

HEX

#8C249E

RGB

140, 36, 158

HSL

291.1, 62.9%, 38.0%

HSV

291.1, 77.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

11.4%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.479 0.1967 321.2

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: #8C249E;
color: #8C249E;
border-color: #8C249E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.34:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C249E?

RGB(140, 36, 158) · HSL(291.1, 62.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(11.4%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #8C249E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.34:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C249E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C249E background; contrast on black is 2.86:1.