#8E3290

#8E3290

Overview

#8E3290 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 50, 144, in HSL 298.7°, 48.5%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3290

RGB

142, 50, 144

HSL

298.7, 48.5%, 38.0%

HSV

298.7, 65.3%, 56.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.4867 0.1688 326.9

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: #8E3290;
color: #8E3290;
border-color: #8E3290;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

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 #8E3290?

RGB(142, 50, 144) · HSL(298.7, 48.5%, 38.0%) · CMYK(1.4%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8E3290 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8E3290?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3290 background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.