#8C2C8E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2C8E?

RGB(140, 44, 142), HSL(298.8, 52.7%, 36.5%), CMYK(1.4%, 69.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8C2C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.33:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C2C8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 44, 142, in HSL 298.8°, 52.7%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 69.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2C8E

RGB

140, 44, 142

HSL

298.8, 52.7%, 36.5%

HSV

298.8, 69.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

1.4%, 69.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4762 0.174 327.0

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.