#8E225F

#8E225F

Overview

#8E225F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 34, 95, in HSL 326.1Β°, 61.4%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 33.1%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E225F

RGB

142, 34, 95

HSL

326.1, 61.4%, 34.5%

HSV

326.1, 76.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 33.1%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4463 0.1545 350.7

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: #8E225F;
color: #8E225F;
border-color: #8E225F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.25:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E225F?

RGB(142, 34, 95) · HSL(326.1, 61.4%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 33.1%, 44.3%)

Does #8E225F meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.25:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E225F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E225F background; contrast on black is 2.54:1.