#8B237A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B237A?

RGB(139, 35, 122), HSL(309.8, 59.8%, 34.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 74.8%, 12.2%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B237A meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.02:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B237A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 35, 122, in HSL 309.8°, 59.8%, 34.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.8%, 12.2%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B237A

RGB

139, 35, 122

HSL

309.8, 59.8%, 34.1%

HSV

309.8, 74.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.8%, 12.2%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4549 0.1685 335.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 4

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.