#8E3295

#8E3295

Overview

#8E3295 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 50, 149, in HSL 295.8Β°, 49.7%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E3295

RGB

142, 50, 149

HSL

295.8, 49.7%, 39.0%

HSV

295.8, 66.4%, 58.4%

CMYK

4.7%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.4896 0.1732 324.9

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: #8E3295;
color: #8E3295;
border-color: #8E3295;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E3295?

RGB(142, 50, 149) · HSL(295.8, 49.7%, 39.0%) · CMYK(4.7%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8E3295 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E3295?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E3295 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.