#8F2D9E

#8F2D9E

Overview

#8F2D9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 45, 158, in HSL 292.0°, 55.7%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 9.5%, 71.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F2D9E

RGB

143, 45, 158

HSL

292.0, 55.7%, 39.8%

HSV

292.0, 71.5%, 62.0%

CMYK

9.5%, 71.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4914 0.188 322.1

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: #8F2D9E;
color: #8F2D9E;
border-color: #8F2D9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.91:1

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 #8F2D9E?

RGB(143, 45, 158) · HSL(292.0, 55.7%, 39.8%) · CMYK(9.5%, 71.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #8F2D9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F2D9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F2D9E background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.