#8E2AA0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2AA0?

RGB(142, 42, 160), HSL(290.8, 58.4%, 39.6%), CMYK(11.2%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 37.3%).

Q: Does #8E2AA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.03:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E2AA0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 42, 160, in HSL 290.8°, 58.4%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 11.2%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2AA0

RGB

142, 42, 160

HSL

290.8, 58.4%, 39.6%

HSV

290.8, 73.8%, 62.7%

CMYK

11.2%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.4884 0.1928 321.1

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.