#8B256C

#8B256C

Color Values

HEX

#8B256C

RGB

139, 37, 108

HSL

318.2, 58.0%, 34.5%

HSV

318.2, 73.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.4%, 22.3%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4497 0.1563 342.6

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: #8B256C;
color: #8B256C;
border-color: #8B256C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.14:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B256C?

RGB(139, 37, 108) · HSL(318.2, 58.0%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.4%, 22.3%, 45.5%)

Does #8B256C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B256C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B256C background; contrast on black is 2.58:1.