#8E359D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E359D?

RGB(142, 53, 157), HSL(291.3, 49.5%, 41.2%), CMYK(9.6%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #8E359D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.67:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E359D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 53, 157, in HSL 291.3°, 49.5%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E359D

RGB

142, 53, 157

HSL

291.3, 49.5%, 41.2%

HSV

291.3, 66.2%, 61.6%

CMYK

9.6%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4978 0.1764 321.6

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.