#8B258E

#8B258E

Overview

#8B258E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 37, 142, in HSL 298.3°, 58.7%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B258E

RGB

139, 37, 142

HSL

298.3, 58.7%, 35.1%

HSV

298.3, 73.9%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.1%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4681 0.1819 326.8

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: #8B258E;
color: #8B258E;
border-color: #8B258E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.63:1

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 #8B258E?

RGB(139, 37, 142) · HSL(298.3, 58.7%, 35.1%) · CMYK(2.1%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8B258E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B258E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B258E background; contrast on black is 2.75:1.