#8E2389

#8E2389

Overview

#8E2389 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 35, 137, in HSL 302.8°, 60.5%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.4%, 3.5%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2389

RGB

142, 35, 137

HSL

302.8, 60.5%, 34.7%

HSV

302.8, 75.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.4%, 3.5%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4681 0.1816 330.1

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: #8E2389;
color: #8E2389;
border-color: #8E2389;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.63:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2389?

RGB(142, 35, 137) · HSL(302.8, 60.5%, 34.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.4%, 3.5%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2389 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2389?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2389 background; contrast on black is 2.75:1.