#8E237C

#8E237C

Color Values

HEX

#8E237C

RGB

142, 35, 124

HSL

310.1, 60.5%, 34.7%

HSV

310.1, 75.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.4%, 12.7%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4609 0.1718 335.8

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: #8E237C;
color: #8E237C;
border-color: #8E237C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.83:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E237C?

RGB(142, 35, 124) · HSL(310.1, 60.5%, 34.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.4%, 12.7%, 44.3%)

Does #8E237C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E237C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E237C background; contrast on black is 2.68:1.