#8E1DA2

#8E1DA2

Overview

#8E1DA2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 29, 162, in HSL 291.0Β°, 69.6%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 12.3%, 82.1%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E1DA2

RGB

142, 29, 162

HSL

291.0, 69.6%, 37.5%

HSV

291.0, 82.1%, 63.5%

CMYK

12.3%, 82.1%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.4796 0.2072 320.9

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: #8E1DA2;
color: #8E1DA2;
border-color: #8E1DA2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.37:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E1DA2?

RGB(142, 29, 162) · HSL(291.0, 69.6%, 37.5%) · CMYK(12.3%, 82.1%, 0.0%, 36.5%)

Does #8E1DA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E1DA2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E1DA2 background; contrast on black is 2.85:1.