#8B1C8F

#8B1C8F

Overview

#8B1C8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 28, 143, in HSL 297.9°, 67.3%, 33.5%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 80.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B1C8F

RGB

139, 28, 143

HSL

297.9, 67.3%, 33.5%

HSV

297.9, 80.4%, 56.1%

CMYK

2.8%, 80.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4618 0.1918 326.6

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: #8B1C8F;
color: #8B1C8F;
border-color: #8B1C8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.89:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B1C8F?

RGB(139, 28, 143) · HSL(297.9, 67.3%, 33.5%) · CMYK(2.8%, 80.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8B1C8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B1C8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B1C8F background; contrast on black is 2.66:1.