#8E189D

#8E189D

Overview

#8E189D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 24, 157, in HSL 293.2Β°, 73.5%, 35.5%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 84.7%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E189D

RGB

142, 24, 157

HSL

293.2, 73.5%, 35.5%

HSV

293.2, 84.7%, 61.6%

CMYK

9.6%, 84.7%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4732 0.2072 322.7

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: #8E189D;
color: #8E189D;
border-color: #8E189D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.59:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E189D?

RGB(142, 24, 157) · HSL(293.2, 73.5%, 35.5%) · CMYK(9.6%, 84.7%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8E189D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E189D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E189D background; contrast on black is 2.77:1.