#8B218E

#8B218E

Overview

#8B218E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 33, 142, in HSL 298.3Β°, 62.3%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 76.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B218E

RGB

139, 33, 142

HSL

298.3, 62.3%, 34.3%

HSV

298.3, 76.8%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.1%, 76.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4648 0.1862 326.9

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: #8B218E;
color: #8B218E;
border-color: #8B218E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.76:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B218E?

RGB(139, 33, 142) · HSL(298.3, 62.3%, 34.3%) · CMYK(2.1%, 76.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8B218E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B218E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B218E background; contrast on black is 2.71:1.