#8C2A97

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2A97?

RGB(140, 42, 151), HSL(293.9, 56.5%, 37.8%), CMYK(7.3%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #8C2A97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.26:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C2A97 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 42, 151, in HSL 293.9°, 56.5%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 7.3%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2A97

RGB

140, 42, 151

HSL

293.9, 56.5%, 37.8%

HSV

293.9, 72.2%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4798 0.1841 323.5

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.