#8C2591

#8C2591

Color Values

HEX

#8C2591

RGB

140, 37, 145

HSL

297.2, 59.3%, 35.7%

HSV

297.2, 74.5%, 56.9%

CMYK

3.4%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.4715 0.1848 326.0

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: #8C2591;
color: #8C2591;
border-color: #8C2591;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2591?

RGB(140, 37, 145) · HSL(297.2, 59.3%, 35.7%) · CMYK(3.4%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 43.1%)

Does #8C2591 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2591?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2591 background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.