#8E2280

#8E2280

Overview

#8E2280 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 34, 128, in HSL 307.8°, 61.4%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 9.9%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2280

RGB

142, 34, 128

HSL

307.8, 61.4%, 34.5%

HSV

307.8, 76.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 9.9%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4622 0.1758 333.9

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: #8E2280;
color: #8E2280;
border-color: #8E2280;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.8:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2280?

RGB(142, 34, 128) · HSL(307.8, 61.4%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 9.9%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2280 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2280?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2280 background; contrast on black is 2.69:1.