#8B225D

#8B225D

Overview

#8B225D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 34, 93, in HSL 326.3°, 60.7%, 33.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.5%, 33.1%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B225D

RGB

139, 34, 93

HSL

326.3, 60.7%, 33.9%

HSV

326.3, 75.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.5%, 33.1%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4403 0.1511 350.7

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: #8B225D;
color: #8B225D;
border-color: #8B225D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.45:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B225D?

RGB(139, 34, 93) · HSL(326.3, 60.7%, 33.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.5%, 33.1%, 45.5%)

Does #8B225D meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B225D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B225D background; contrast on black is 2.48:1.