#8E2189

#8E2189

Overview

#8E2189 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 33, 137, in HSL 302.8°, 62.3%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.8%, 3.5%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2189

RGB

142, 33, 137

HSL

302.8, 62.3%, 34.3%

HSV

302.8, 76.8%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.8%, 3.5%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4665 0.1837 330.1

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: #8E2189;
color: #8E2189;
border-color: #8E2189;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.7:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2189?

RGB(142, 33, 137) · HSL(302.8, 62.3%, 34.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.8%, 3.5%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2189 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2189?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2189 background; contrast on black is 2.73:1.