#8E2BA0

#8E2BA0

Color Values

HEX

#8E2BA0

RGB

142, 43, 160

HSL

290.8, 57.6%, 39.8%

HSV

290.8, 73.1%, 62.7%

CMYK

11.2%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.4894 0.1917 321.0

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: #8E2BA0;
color: #8E2BA0;
border-color: #8E2BA0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2BA0?

RGB(142, 43, 160) · HSL(290.8, 57.6%, 39.8%) · CMYK(11.2%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #8E2BA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2BA0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2BA0 background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.