#8B227D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B227D?

RGB(139, 34, 125), HSL(308.0, 60.7%, 33.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 75.5%, 10.1%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B227D meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.01:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B227D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 34, 125, in HSL 308.0°, 60.7%, 33.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.5%, 10.1%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B227D

RGB

139, 34, 125

HSL

308.0, 60.7%, 33.9%

HSV

308.0, 75.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.5%, 10.1%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4557 0.1719 334.1

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.