#8D2C8E

#8D2C8E

Overview

#8D2C8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 141, 44, 142, in HSL 299.4°, 52.7%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 69.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8D2C8E

RGB

141, 44, 142

HSL

299.4, 52.7%, 36.5%

HSV

299.4, 69.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.7%, 69.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4777 0.1745 327.5

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: #8D2C8E;
color: #8D2C8E;
border-color: #8D2C8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.28:1

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 #8D2C8E?

RGB(141, 44, 142) · HSL(299.4, 52.7%, 36.5%) · CMYK(0.7%, 69.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8D2C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D2C8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8D2C8E background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.