#8B2259

#8B2259

Color Values

HEX

#8B2259

RGB

139, 34, 89

HSL

328.6, 60.7%, 33.9%

HSV

328.6, 75.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.5%, 36.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4387 0.149 353.1

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: #8B2259;
color: #8B2259;
border-color: #8B2259;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.5:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2259?

RGB(139, 34, 89) · HSL(328.6, 60.7%, 33.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.5%, 36.0%, 45.5%)

Does #8B2259 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2259?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2259 background; contrast on black is 2.47:1.