#8B1399

#8B1399

Color Values

HEX

#8B1399

RGB

139, 19, 153

HSL

293.7, 77.9%, 33.7%

HSV

293.7, 87.6%, 60.0%

CMYK

9.2%, 87.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4631 0.2063 323.1

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: #8B1399;
color: #8B1399;
border-color: #8B1399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.92:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B1399?

RGB(139, 19, 153) · HSL(293.7, 77.9%, 33.7%) · CMYK(9.2%, 87.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8B1399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B1399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B1399 background; contrast on black is 2.65:1.