#8B258D

#8B258D

Overview

#8B258D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 37, 141, in HSL 298.8°, 58.4%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B258D

RGB

139, 37, 141

HSL

298.8, 58.4%, 34.9%

HSV

298.8, 73.8%, 55.3%

CMYK

1.4%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.4675 0.1811 327.2

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: #8B258D;
color: #8B258D;
border-color: #8B258D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.64:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B258D?

RGB(139, 37, 141) · HSL(298.8, 58.4%, 34.9%) · CMYK(1.4%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #8B258D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B258D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B258D background; contrast on black is 2.75:1.