#8C259B

#8C259B

Overview

#8C259B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 37, 155, in HSL 292.4°, 61.5%, 37.6%, and in CMYK 9.7%, 76.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C259B

RGB

140, 37, 155

HSL

292.4, 61.5%, 37.6%

HSV

292.4, 76.1%, 60.8%

CMYK

9.7%, 76.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4779 0.1931 322.2

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: #8C259B;
color: #8C259B;
border-color: #8C259B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.36:1

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 #8C259B?

RGB(140, 37, 155) · HSL(292.4, 61.5%, 37.6%) · CMYK(9.7%, 76.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #8C259B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C259B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C259B background; contrast on black is 2.85:1.