#8E248F

#8E248F

Overview

#8E248F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 36, 143, in HSL 299.4°, 59.8%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 74.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E248F

RGB

142, 36, 143

HSL

299.4, 59.8%, 35.1%

HSV

299.4, 74.8%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 74.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4725 0.1853 327.6

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: #8E248F;
color: #8E248F;
border-color: #8E248F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.5:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E248F?

RGB(142, 36, 143) · HSL(299.4, 59.8%, 35.1%) · CMYK(0.7%, 74.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8E248F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E248F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E248F background; contrast on black is 2.8:1.