#8E2159

#8E2159

Color Values

HEX

#8E2159

RGB

142, 33, 89

HSL

329.2, 62.3%, 34.3%

HSV

329.2, 76.8%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.8%, 37.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.443 0.1526 354.0

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: #8E2159;
color: #8E2159;
border-color: #8E2159;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.36:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2159?

RGB(142, 33, 89) · HSL(329.2, 62.3%, 34.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.8%, 37.3%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2159 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2159?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2159 background; contrast on black is 2.51:1.