#8E22A2

#8E22A2

Overview

#8E22A2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 34, 162, in HSL 290.6°, 65.3%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 12.3%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E22A2

RGB

142, 34, 162

HSL

290.6, 65.3%, 38.4%

HSV

290.6, 79.0%, 63.5%

CMYK

12.3%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.4831 0.2028 320.7

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: #8E22A2;
color: #8E22A2;
border-color: #8E22A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E22A2?

RGB(142, 34, 162) · HSL(290.6, 65.3%, 38.4%) · CMYK(12.3%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 36.5%)

Does #8E22A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E22A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E22A2 background; contrast on black is 2.9:1.