#8C299F

#8C299F

Color Values

HEX

#8C299F

RGB

140, 41, 159

HSL

290.3, 59.0%, 39.2%

HSV

290.3, 74.2%, 62.4%

CMYK

11.9%, 74.2%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.484 0.1922 320.6

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: #8C299F;
color: #8C299F;
border-color: #8C299F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.16:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C299F?

RGB(140, 41, 159) · HSL(290.3, 59.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(11.9%, 74.2%, 0.0%, 37.6%)

Does #8C299F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C299F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C299F background; contrast on black is 2.93:1.