#8B237D

#8B237D

Color Values

HEX

#8B237D

RGB

139, 35, 125

HSL

308.1, 59.8%, 34.1%

HSV

308.1, 74.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.8%, 10.1%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4565 0.1708 334.1

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: #8B237D;
color: #8B237D;
border-color: #8B237D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.97:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B237D?

RGB(139, 35, 125) · HSL(308.1, 59.8%, 34.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.8%, 10.1%, 45.5%)

Does #8B237D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B237D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B237D background; contrast on black is 2.63:1.