#8B1496

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B1496?

RGB(139, 20, 150), HSL(294.9, 76.5%, 33.3%), CMYK(7.3%, 86.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%).

Q: Does #8B1496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.96:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B1496 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 20, 150, in HSL 294.9°, 76.5%, 33.3%, and in CMYK 7.3%, 86.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B1496

RGB

139, 20, 150

HSL

294.9, 76.5%, 33.3%

HSV

294.9, 86.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

7.3%, 86.7%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4616 0.2034 324.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.