#8E279D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E279D?

RGB(142, 39, 157), HSL(292.4, 60.2%, 38.4%), CMYK(9.6%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #8E279D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.17:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E279D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 39, 157, in HSL 292.4°, 60.2%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E279D

RGB

142, 39, 157

HSL

292.4, 60.2%, 38.4%

HSV

292.4, 75.2%, 61.6%

CMYK

9.6%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4838 0.1935 322.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.