#8F235E

#8F235E

Overview

#8F235E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 35, 94, in HSL 327.2°, 60.7%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.5%, 34.3%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F235E

RGB

143, 35, 94

HSL

327.2, 60.7%, 34.9%

HSV

327.2, 75.5%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.5%, 34.3%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4485 0.1536 351.7

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: #8F235E;
color: #8F235E;
border-color: #8F235E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F235E?

RGB(143, 35, 94) · HSL(327.2, 60.7%, 34.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.5%, 34.3%, 43.9%)

Does #8F235E meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F235E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F235E background; contrast on black is 2.57:1.