#8C2A71

#8C2A71

Overview

#8C2A71 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 42, 113, in HSL 316.5°, 53.8%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.0%, 19.3%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2A71

RGB

140, 42, 113

HSL

316.5, 53.8%, 35.7%

HSV

316.5, 70.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.0%, 19.3%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4587 0.154 340.7

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: #8C2A71;
color: #8C2A71;
border-color: #8C2A71;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2A71?

RGB(140, 42, 113) · HSL(316.5, 53.8%, 35.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.0%, 19.3%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2A71 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2A71?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2A71 background; contrast on black is 2.68:1.