#8E2C93

#8E2C93

Overview

#8E2C93 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 44, 147, in HSL 297.1°, 53.9%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 3.4%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 42.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2C93

RGB

142, 44, 147

HSL

297.1, 53.9%, 37.5%

HSV

297.1, 70.1%, 57.6%

CMYK

3.4%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 42.4%

OKLCH

0.4822 0.1793 325.9

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: #8E2C93;
color: #8E2C93;
border-color: #8E2C93;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.16:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2C93?

RGB(142, 44, 147) · HSL(297.1, 53.9%, 37.5%) · CMYK(3.4%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 42.4%)

Does #8E2C93 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2C93?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2C93 background; contrast on black is 2.93:1.