#8C2E9E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C2E9E?

RGB(140, 46, 158), HSL(290.4, 54.9%, 40.0%), CMYK(11.4%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #8C2E9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.0:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8C2E9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 46, 158, in HSL 290.4°, 54.9%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 11.4%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C2E9E

RGB

140, 46, 158

HSL

290.4, 54.9%, 40.0%

HSV

290.4, 70.9%, 62.0%

CMYK

11.4%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4881 0.1854 320.7

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.