#8C2A8D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2A8D?

RGB(140, 42, 141), HSL(299.4, 54.1%, 35.9%), CMYK(0.7%, 70.2%, 0.0%, 44.7%).

Q: Does #8C2A8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.42:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C2A8D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 42, 141, in HSL 299.4°, 54.1%, 35.9%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 70.2%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2A8D

RGB

140, 42, 141

HSL

299.4, 54.1%, 35.9%

HSV

299.4, 70.2%, 55.3%

CMYK

0.7%, 70.2%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.4737 0.1757 327.5

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.