#8B2589

#8B2589

Overview

#8B2589 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 37, 137, in HSL 301.2°, 58.0%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.4%, 1.4%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2589

RGB

139, 37, 137

HSL

301.2, 58.0%, 34.5%

HSV

301.2, 73.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.4%, 1.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4651 0.1778 328.8

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: #8B2589;
color: #8B2589;
border-color: #8B2589;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.71:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2589?

RGB(139, 37, 137) · HSL(301.2, 58.0%, 34.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.4%, 1.4%, 45.5%)

Does #8B2589 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.71:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2589?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2589 background; contrast on black is 2.72:1.