#8F2D9D

#8F2D9D

Color Values

HEX

#8F2D9D

RGB

143, 45, 157

HSL

292.5, 55.4%, 39.6%

HSV

292.5, 71.3%, 61.6%

CMYK

8.9%, 71.3%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4908 0.1871 322.4

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: #8F2D9D;
color: #8F2D9D;
border-color: #8F2D9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F2D9D?

RGB(143, 45, 157) · HSL(292.5, 55.4%, 39.6%) · CMYK(8.9%, 71.3%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8F2D9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F2D9D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F2D9D background; contrast on black is 3.03:1.