#8E2C83

#8E2C83

Overview

#8E2C83 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 44, 131, in HSL 306.7°, 52.7%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.0%, 7.7%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#8E2C83

RGB

142, 44, 131

HSL

306.7, 52.7%, 36.5%

HSV

306.7, 69.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.0%, 7.7%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4731 0.1661 332.7

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: #8E2C83;
color: #8E2C83;
border-color: #8E2C83;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.4:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2C83?

RGB(142, 44, 131) · HSL(306.7, 52.7%, 36.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.0%, 7.7%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2C83 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.4:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2C83?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2C83 background; contrast on black is 2.84:1.