#8B2479

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2479?

RGB(139, 36, 121), HSL(310.5, 58.9%, 34.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 12.9%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B2479 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.0:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B2479 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 36, 121, in HSL 310.5°, 58.9%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.1%, 12.9%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2479

RGB

139, 36, 121

HSL

310.5, 58.9%, 34.3%

HSV

310.5, 74.1%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 12.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4553 0.1666 336.0

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.