#8D2996

#8D2996

Overview

#8D2996 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 41, 150, in HSL 295.0°, 57.1%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 72.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D2996

RGB

141, 41, 150

HSL

295.0, 57.1%, 37.5%

HSV

295.0, 72.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

6.0%, 72.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4797 0.1849 324.4

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: #8D2996;
color: #8D2996;
border-color: #8D2996;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D2996?

RGB(141, 41, 150) · HSL(295.0, 57.1%, 37.5%) · CMYK(6.0%, 72.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8D2996 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D2996?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D2996 background; contrast on black is 2.89:1.