#8C2597

#8C2597

Color Values

HEX

#8C2597

RGB

140, 37, 151

HSL

294.2, 60.6%, 36.9%

HSV

294.2, 75.5%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 75.5%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4753 0.1898 323.7

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: #8C2597;
color: #8C2597;
border-color: #8C2597;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.43:1

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 #8C2597?

RGB(140, 37, 151) · HSL(294.2, 60.6%, 36.9%) · CMYK(7.3%, 75.5%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8C2597 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2597?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2597 background; contrast on black is 2.83:1.