#8E288D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E288D?

RGB(142, 40, 141), HSL(300.6, 56.0%, 35.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 71.8%, 0.7%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E288D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.4:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E288D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 40, 141, in HSL 300.6°, 56.0%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 71.8%, 0.7%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E288D

RGB

142, 40, 141

HSL

300.6, 56.0%, 35.7%

HSV

300.6, 71.8%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.8%, 0.7%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4748 0.1791 328.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.