#8E339C

#8E339C

Overview

#8E339C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 51, 156, in HSL 292.0Β°, 50.7%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 9.0%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E339C

RGB

142, 51, 156

HSL

292.0, 50.7%, 40.6%

HSV

292.0, 67.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

9.0%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4949 0.1781 322.1

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: #8E339C;
color: #8E339C;
border-color: #8E339C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E339C?

RGB(142, 51, 156) · HSL(292.0, 50.7%, 40.6%) · CMYK(9.0%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8E339C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8E339C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8E339C background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.