#8E2A7F

#8E2A7F

Overview

#8E2A7F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 42, 127, in HSL 309.0°, 54.3%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.4%, 10.6%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2A7F

RGB

142, 42, 127

HSL

309.0, 54.3%, 36.1%

HSV

309.0, 70.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.4%, 10.6%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4689 0.1656 334.5

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: #8E2A7F;
color: #8E2A7F;
border-color: #8E2A7F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2A7F?

RGB(142, 42, 127) · HSL(309.0, 54.3%, 36.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.4%, 10.6%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2A7F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2A7F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2A7F background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.