#8C299E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C299E?

RGB(140, 41, 158), HSL(290.8, 58.8%, 39.0%), CMYK(11.4%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #8C299E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.18:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C299E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 41, 158, in HSL 290.8°, 58.8%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 11.4%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C299E

RGB

140, 41, 158

HSL

290.8, 58.8%, 39.0%

HSV

290.8, 74.1%, 62.0%

CMYK

11.4%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4833 0.1913 321.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B 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.