#8E2C9E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2C9E?

RGB(142, 44, 158), HSL(291.6, 56.4%, 39.6%), CMYK(10.1%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #8E2C9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E2C9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 44, 158, in HSL 291.6°, 56.4%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 10.1%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2C9E

RGB

142, 44, 158

HSL

291.6, 56.4%, 39.6%

HSV

291.6, 72.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

10.1%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.489 0.1887 321.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.