#8B199C

#8B199C

Color Values

HEX

#8B199C

RGB

139, 25, 156

HSL

292.2, 72.4%, 35.5%

HSV

292.2, 84.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.9%, 84.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4684 0.2045 321.9

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: #8B199C;
color: #8B199C;
border-color: #8B199C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.73:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B199C?

RGB(139, 25, 156) · HSL(292.2, 72.4%, 35.5%) · CMYK(10.9%, 84.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8B199C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B199C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B199C background; contrast on black is 2.72:1.