#8E3196

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3196?

RGB(142, 49, 150), HSL(295.2, 50.8%, 39.0%), CMYK(5.3%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%).

Q: Does #8E3196 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E3196 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 49, 150, in HSL 295.2°, 50.8%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3196

RGB

142, 49, 150

HSL

295.2, 50.8%, 39.0%

HSV

295.2, 67.3%, 58.8%

CMYK

5.3%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4891 0.1754 324.5

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.