#8E159B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E159B?

RGB(142, 21, 155), HSL(294.2, 76.1%, 34.5%), CMYK(8.4%, 86.5%, 0.0%, 39.2%).

Q: Does #8E159B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.69:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E159B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 21, 155, in HSL 294.2°, 76.1%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 8.4%, 86.5%, 0.0%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E159B

RGB

142, 21, 155

HSL

294.2, 76.1%, 34.5%

HSV

294.2, 86.5%, 60.8%

CMYK

8.4%, 86.5%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4702 0.2077 323.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.