#8E2D96

#8E2D96

Overview

#8E2D96 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 45, 150, in HSL 295.4°, 53.8%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 70.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2D96

RGB

142, 45, 150

HSL

295.4, 53.8%, 38.2%

HSV

295.4, 70.0%, 58.8%

CMYK

5.3%, 70.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.485 0.1806 324.6

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: #8E2D96;
color: #8E2D96;
border-color: #8E2D96;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.08:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2D96?

RGB(142, 45, 150) · HSL(295.4, 53.8%, 38.2%) · CMYK(5.3%, 70.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8E2D96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2D96?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2D96 background; contrast on black is 2.97:1.