#8B2499

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2499?

RGB(139, 36, 153), HSL(292.8, 61.9%, 37.1%), CMYK(9.2%, 76.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #8B2499 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.47:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B2499 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 36, 153, in HSL 292.8°, 61.9%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 9.2%, 76.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2499

RGB

139, 36, 153

HSL

292.8, 61.9%, 37.1%

HSV

292.8, 76.5%, 60.0%

CMYK

9.2%, 76.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4742 0.1921 322.6

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.