#8E2A87

#8E2A87

Overview

#8E2A87 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 42, 135, in HSL 304.2Β°, 54.3%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.4%, 4.9%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2A87

RGB

142, 42, 135

HSL

304.2, 54.3%, 36.1%

HSV

304.2, 70.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.4%, 4.9%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4733 0.1718 330.9

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: #8E2A87;
color: #8E2A87;
border-color: #8E2A87;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.42:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2A87?

RGB(142, 42, 135) · HSL(304.2, 54.3%, 36.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.4%, 4.9%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2A87 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.42:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2A87?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2A87 background; contrast on black is 2.83:1.