#8B2393

#8B2393

Overview

#8B2393 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 35, 147, in HSL 295.7°, 61.5%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 5.4%, 76.2%, 0.0%, 42.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2393

RGB

139, 35, 147

HSL

295.7, 61.5%, 35.7%

HSV

295.7, 76.2%, 57.6%

CMYK

5.4%, 76.2%, 0.0%, 42.4%

OKLCH

0.4696 0.1881 324.9

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: #8B2393;
color: #8B2393;
border-color: #8B2393;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.61:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2393?

RGB(139, 35, 147) · HSL(295.7, 61.5%, 35.7%) · CMYK(5.4%, 76.2%, 0.0%, 42.4%)

Does #8B2393 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2393?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2393 background; contrast on black is 2.76:1.