#8C2C65

#8C2C65

Overview

#8C2C65 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 44, 101, in HSL 324.4°, 52.2%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.6%, 27.9%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2C65

RGB

140, 44, 101

HSL

324.4, 52.2%, 36.1%

HSV

324.4, 68.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.6%, 27.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4554 0.1434 347.7

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: #8C2C65;
color: #8C2C65;
border-color: #8C2C65;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.89:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2C65?

RGB(140, 44, 101) · HSL(324.4, 52.2%, 36.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.6%, 27.9%, 45.1%)

Does #8C2C65 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C2C65?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C2C65 background; contrast on black is 2.66:1.