#8E2899 Hex Color
A saturated purple with moody energy
#8e2899 is a saturated, medium-dark purple with a cool magenta undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy and mystery to calls to action, gaming interfaces, luxury accents, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent rather than a full-page base. White text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text. The hex code is #8e2899.
Questions about #8e2899
What is #8e2899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2899 is rgb(142, 40, 153), in HSL hsl(294, 59%, 38%) and in CMYK 7%, 74%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8e2899?
#8e2899 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted gold, and sage, which soften its high saturation while preserving contrast and giving the palette a more grounded, editorial feel for interfaces, packaging, and brand systems. Use cream or charcoal for supporting surfaces, then reserve this shade for buttons or focused accents.
Is #8e2899 readable on white or black?
#8e2899 has a 7.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.