#8E2997

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2997?

RGB(142, 41, 151), HSL(295.1, 57.3%, 37.6%), CMYK(6.0%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #8E2997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E2997 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 41, 151, in HSL 295.1°, 57.3%, 37.6%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2997

RGB

142, 41, 151

HSL

295.1, 57.3%, 37.6%

HSV

295.1, 72.8%, 59.2%

CMYK

6.0%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4818 0.1862 324.4

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B 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.