#8E2290

#8E2290

Overview

#8E2290 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 34, 144, in HSL 298.9°, 61.8%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 76.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2290

RGB

142, 34, 144

HSL

298.9, 61.8%, 34.9%

HSV

298.9, 76.4%, 56.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 76.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.4715 0.1882 327.3

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: #8E2290;
color: #8E2290;
border-color: #8E2290;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.55:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2290?

RGB(142, 34, 144) · HSL(298.9, 61.8%, 34.9%) · CMYK(1.4%, 76.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8E2290 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2290?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2290 background; contrast on black is 2.78:1.