#8E239C

#8E239C

Color Values

HEX

#8E239C

RGB

142, 35, 156

HSL

293.1, 63.4%, 37.5%

HSV

293.1, 77.6%, 61.2%

CMYK

9.0%, 77.6%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4799 0.1969 322.8

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: #8E239C;
color: #8E239C;
border-color: #8E239C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.32:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E239C?

RGB(142, 35, 156) · HSL(293.1, 63.4%, 37.5%) · CMYK(9.0%, 77.6%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8E239C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E239C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E239C background; contrast on black is 2.87:1.