#8C2595

#8C2595

Overview

#8C2595 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 37, 149, in HSL 295.2°, 60.2%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2595

RGB

140, 37, 149

HSL

295.2, 60.2%, 36.5%

HSV

295.2, 75.2%, 58.4%

CMYK

6.0%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.474 0.1881 324.4

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: #8C2595;
color: #8C2595;
border-color: #8C2595;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.46:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2595?

RGB(140, 37, 149) · HSL(295.2, 60.2%, 36.5%) · CMYK(6.0%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8C2595 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2595?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2595 background; contrast on black is 2.81:1.