#8E2B98

#8E2B98

Overview

#8E2B98 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 43, 152, in HSL 294.5°, 55.9%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 6.6%, 71.7%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2B98

RGB

142, 43, 152

HSL

294.5, 55.9%, 38.2%

HSV

294.5, 71.7%, 59.6%

CMYK

6.6%, 71.7%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4843 0.1847 323.9

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: #8E2B98;
color: #8E2B98;
border-color: #8E2B98;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2B98?

RGB(142, 43, 152) · HSL(294.5, 55.9%, 38.2%) · CMYK(6.6%, 71.7%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8E2B98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8E2B98?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2B98 background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.