#8E379C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E379C?

RGB(142, 55, 156), HSL(291.7, 47.9%, 41.4%), CMYK(9.0%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #8E379C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.61:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E379C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 55, 156, in HSL 291.7°, 47.9%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 9.0%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E379C

RGB

142, 55, 156

HSL

291.7, 47.9%, 41.4%

HSV

291.7, 64.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

9.0%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4994 0.1726 321.9

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.