#8F299D

#8F299D

Overview

#8F299D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 41, 157, in HSL 292.8°, 58.6%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 8.9%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F299D

RGB

143, 41, 157

HSL

292.8, 58.6%, 38.8%

HSV

292.8, 73.9%, 61.6%

CMYK

8.9%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4871 0.1918 322.6

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: #8F299D;
color: #8F299D;
border-color: #8F299D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.07:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F299D?

RGB(143, 41, 157) · HSL(292.8, 58.6%, 38.8%) · CMYK(8.9%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8F299D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F299D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F299D background; contrast on black is 2.97:1.