#8C278A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C278A?

RGB(140, 39, 138), HSL(301.2, 56.4%, 35.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 72.1%, 1.4%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #8C278A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.57:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C278A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 39, 138, in HSL 301.2°, 56.4%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.1%, 1.4%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C278A

RGB

140, 39, 138

HSL

301.2, 56.4%, 35.1%

HSV

301.2, 72.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.1%, 1.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4691 0.1768 328.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.