#8B235E

#8B235E

Overview

#8B235E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 35, 94, in HSL 326.0Β°, 59.8%, 34.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.8%, 32.4%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B235E

RGB

139, 35, 94

HSL

326.0, 59.8%, 34.1%

HSV

326.0, 74.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.8%, 32.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4416 0.1504 350.3

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: #8B235E;
color: #8B235E;
border-color: #8B235E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.4:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B235E?

RGB(139, 35, 94) · HSL(326.0, 59.8%, 34.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.8%, 32.4%, 45.5%)

Does #8B235E meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.4:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B235E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B235E background; contrast on black is 2.5:1.