#8E239B

#8E239B

Color Values

HEX

#8E239B

RGB

142, 35, 155

HSL

293.5, 63.2%, 37.3%

HSV

293.5, 77.4%, 60.8%

CMYK

8.4%, 77.4%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4792 0.196 323.1

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: #8E239B;
color: #8E239B;
border-color: #8E239B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.33:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E239B?

RGB(142, 35, 155) · HSL(293.5, 63.2%, 37.3%) · CMYK(8.4%, 77.4%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #8E239B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.33:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E239B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E239B background; contrast on black is 2.86:1.