#8E1C96

#8E1C96

Overview

#8E1C96 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 28, 150, in HSL 296.1Β°, 68.5%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 81.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E1C96

RGB

142, 28, 150

HSL

296.1, 68.5%, 34.9%

HSV

296.1, 81.3%, 58.8%

CMYK

5.3%, 81.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4709 0.1985 325.1

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: #8E1C96;
color: #8E1C96;
border-color: #8E1C96;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.62:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E1C96?

RGB(142, 28, 150) · HSL(296.1, 68.5%, 34.9%) · CMYK(5.3%, 81.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8E1C96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E1C96?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E1C96 background; contrast on black is 2.76:1.