#8F2CA1

#8F2CA1

Overview

#8F2CA1 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 44, 161, in HSL 290.8°, 57.1%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 11.2%, 72.7%, 0.0%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F2CA1

RGB

143, 44, 161

HSL

290.8, 57.1%, 40.2%

HSV

290.8, 72.7%, 63.1%

CMYK

11.2%, 72.7%, 0.0%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.4924 0.1918 321.0

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: #8F2CA1;
color: #8F2CA1;
border-color: #8F2CA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F2CA1?

RGB(143, 44, 161) · HSL(290.8, 57.1%, 40.2%) · CMYK(11.2%, 72.7%, 0.0%, 36.9%)

Does #8F2CA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F2CA1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F2CA1 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.