#8B238F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B238F?

RGB(139, 35, 143), HSL(297.8, 60.7%, 34.9%), CMYK(2.8%, 75.5%, 0.0%, 43.9%).

Q: Does #8B238F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.68:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B238F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 35, 143, in HSL 297.8°, 60.7%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 75.5%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B238F

RGB

139, 35, 143

HSL

297.8, 60.7%, 34.9%

HSV

297.8, 75.5%, 56.1%

CMYK

2.8%, 75.5%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4671 0.1849 326.4

Properties

Cool 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.