#8D249E

#8D249E

Overview

#8D249E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 36, 158, in HSL 291.6°, 62.9%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 10.8%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D249E

RGB

141, 36, 158

HSL

291.6, 62.9%, 38.0%

HSV

291.6, 77.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

10.8%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4805 0.1971 321.6

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: #8D249E;
color: #8D249E;
border-color: #8D249E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.3:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D249E?

RGB(141, 36, 158) · HSL(291.6, 62.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(10.8%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #8D249E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D249E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D249E background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.