#8E2F78

#8E2F78

Overview

#8E2F78 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 47, 120, in HSL 313.9°, 50.3%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.9%, 15.5%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2F78

RGB

142, 47, 120

HSL

313.9, 50.3%, 37.1%

HSV

313.9, 66.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.9%, 15.5%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4706 0.1535 338.2

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: #8E2F78;
color: #8E2F78;
border-color: #8E2F78;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.43:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2F78?

RGB(142, 47, 120) · HSL(313.9, 50.3%, 37.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.9%, 15.5%, 44.3%)

Does #8E2F78 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2F78?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2F78 background; contrast on black is 2.83:1.