#8B1BA1

#8B1BA1

Overview

#8B1BA1 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 27, 161, in HSL 290.1°, 71.3%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 13.7%, 83.2%, 0.0%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B1BA1

RGB

139, 27, 161

HSL

290.1, 71.3%, 36.9%

HSV

290.1, 83.2%, 63.1%

CMYK

13.7%, 83.2%, 0.0%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.4731 0.2069 320.1

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: #8B1BA1;
color: #8B1BA1;
border-color: #8B1BA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.58:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B1BA1?

RGB(139, 27, 161) · HSL(290.1, 71.3%, 36.9%) · CMYK(13.7%, 83.2%, 0.0%, 36.9%)

Does #8B1BA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B1BA1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B1BA1 background; contrast on black is 2.77:1.