#8E2F98

#8E2F98

Overview

#8E2F98 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 47, 152, in HSL 294.3°, 52.8%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 6.6%, 69.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E2F98

RGB

142, 47, 152

HSL

294.3, 52.8%, 39.0%

HSV

294.3, 69.1%, 59.6%

CMYK

6.6%, 69.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4882 0.1798 323.8

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: #8E2F98;
color: #8E2F98;
border-color: #8E2F98;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E2F98?

RGB(142, 47, 152) · HSL(294.3, 52.8%, 39.0%) · CMYK(6.6%, 69.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8E2F98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E2F98?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E2F98 background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.