#8C288E

#8C288E

Color Values

HEX

#8C288E

RGB

140, 40, 142

HSL

298.8, 56.0%, 35.7%

HSV

298.8, 71.8%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 71.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4724 0.1789 327.1

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: #8C288E;
color: #8C288E;
border-color: #8C288E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.48:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C288E?

RGB(140, 40, 142) · HSL(298.8, 56.0%, 35.7%) · CMYK(1.4%, 71.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8C288E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C288E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C288E background; contrast on black is 2.81:1.