#8E2C74

#8E2C74

Color Values

HEX

#8E2C74

RGB

142, 44, 116

HSL

315.9, 52.7%, 36.5%

HSV

315.9, 69.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.0%, 18.3%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4654 0.1548 340.1

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: #8E2C74;
color: #8E2C74;
border-color: #8E2C74;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.6:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2C74?

RGB(142, 44, 116) · HSL(315.9, 52.7%, 36.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.0%, 18.3%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2C74 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2C74?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2C74 background; contrast on black is 2.76:1.