#8B159F

#8B159F

Color Values

HEX

#8B159F

RGB

139, 21, 159

HSL

291.3, 76.7%, 35.3%

HSV

291.3, 86.8%, 62.4%

CMYK

12.6%, 86.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4683 0.2097 321.0

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: #8B159F;
color: #8B159F;
border-color: #8B159F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.76:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B159F?

RGB(139, 21, 159) · HSL(291.3, 76.7%, 35.3%) · CMYK(12.6%, 86.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%)

Does #8B159F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B159F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B159F background; contrast on black is 2.71:1.