#8C299D

#8C299D

Color Values

HEX

#8C299D

RGB

140, 41, 157

HSL

291.2, 58.6%, 38.8%

HSV

291.2, 73.9%, 61.6%

CMYK

10.8%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4827 0.1905 321.3

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: #8C299D;
color: #8C299D;
border-color: #8C299D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.19:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C299D?

RGB(140, 41, 157) · HSL(291.2, 58.6%, 38.8%) · CMYK(10.8%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8C299D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.19:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C299D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C299D background; contrast on black is 2.92:1.