#8E2270

#8E2270

Overview

#8E2270 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 34, 112, in HSL 316.7°, 61.4%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 21.1%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2270

RGB

142, 34, 112

HSL

316.7, 61.4%, 34.5%

HSV

316.7, 76.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 21.1%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4539 0.1646 341.5

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: #8E2270;
color: #8E2270;
border-color: #8E2270;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.04:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2270?

RGB(142, 34, 112) · HSL(316.7, 61.4%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 21.1%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2270 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2270?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2270 background; contrast on black is 2.61:1.