#8E2D87

#8E2D87

Overview

#8E2D87 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 45, 135, in HSL 304.3°, 51.9%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.3%, 4.9%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2D87

RGB

142, 45, 135

HSL

304.3, 51.9%, 36.7%

HSV

304.3, 68.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.3%, 4.9%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4763 0.168 330.9

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: #8E2D87;
color: #8E2D87;
border-color: #8E2D87;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.3:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2D87?

RGB(142, 45, 135) · HSL(304.3, 51.9%, 36.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.3%, 4.9%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2D87 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2D87?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2D87 background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.