#8E299C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E299C?

RGB(142, 41, 156), HSL(292.7, 58.4%, 38.6%), CMYK(9.0%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #8E299C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.12:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E299C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 41, 156, in HSL 292.7°, 58.4%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 9.0%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E299C

RGB

142, 41, 156

HSL

292.7, 58.4%, 38.6%

HSV

292.7, 73.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

9.0%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.485 0.1905 322.5

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.