#8B2178

#8B2178

Color Values

HEX

#8B2178

RGB

139, 33, 120

HSL

310.8, 61.6%, 33.7%

HSV

310.8, 76.3%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 13.7%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4521 0.1693 336.4

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: #8B2178;
color: #8B2178;
border-color: #8B2178;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2178?

RGB(139, 33, 120) · HSL(310.8, 61.6%, 33.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.3%, 13.7%, 45.5%)

Does #8B2178 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2178?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2178 background; contrast on black is 2.59:1.