#8C259A

#8C259A

Overview

#8C259A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 37, 154, in HSL 292.8°, 61.3%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 9.1%, 76.0%, 0.0%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C259A

RGB

140, 37, 154

HSL

292.8, 61.3%, 37.5%

HSV

292.8, 76.0%, 60.4%

CMYK

9.1%, 76.0%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.4772 0.1923 322.6

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: #8C259A;
color: #8C259A;
border-color: #8C259A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.38:1

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 #8C259A?

RGB(140, 37, 154) · HSL(292.8, 61.3%, 37.5%) · CMYK(9.1%, 76.0%, 0.0%, 39.6%)

Does #8C259A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C259A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C259A background; contrast on black is 2.85:1.