#8C2699

#8C2699

Overview

#8C2699 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 38, 153, in HSL 293.2°, 60.2%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 8.5%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2699

RGB

140, 38, 153

HSL

293.2, 60.2%, 37.5%

HSV

293.2, 75.2%, 60.0%

CMYK

8.5%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4774 0.1904 322.9

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: #8C2699;
color: #8C2699;
border-color: #8C2699;
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 #8C2699?

RGB(140, 38, 153) · HSL(293.2, 60.2%, 37.5%) · CMYK(8.5%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8C2699 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8C2699?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2699 background; contrast on black is 2.85:1.