#8B2185

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2185?

RGB(139, 33, 133), HSL(303.4, 61.6%, 33.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.3%, 4.3%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B2185 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.91:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B2185 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 33, 133, in HSL 303.4°, 61.6%, 33.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.3%, 4.3%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2185

RGB

139, 33, 133

HSL

303.4, 61.6%, 33.7%

HSV

303.4, 76.3%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 4.3%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4594 0.1791 330.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.