#8E2C8D Hex Color
Dark magenta with a loud streak
Bold magenta with a dark, plum-like depth. The hex code #8e2c8d is saturated enough to carry a call-to-action or accent, and white text on it reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. It reads richest against deep charcoal or muted teal, and can turn muddy at large sizes, so use it in doses.
Questions about #8e2c8d
What is #8e2c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2c8d is rgb(142, 44, 141), in HSL hsl(301, 53%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 1%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e2c8d?
Muted teal and soft gold flatter it best, calming its intensity without washing it out. Skip bright pinks, since two magentas side by side tend to fight for attention.
Does #8e2c8d read warm or cool?
It sits on the fence. The red lean in the magenta reads warm, while the heavy blue undertone pulls it back toward cool, so judge it against its neighbors.
Is #8e2c8d readable on white or black?
#8e2c8d has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.