#8B2591

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2591?

RGB(139, 37, 145), HSL(296.7, 59.3%, 35.7%), CMYK(4.1%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 43.1%).

Q: Does #8B2591 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.58:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B2591 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 37, 145, in HSL 296.7°, 59.3%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 4.1%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 43.1%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2591

RGB

139, 37, 145

HSL

296.7, 59.3%, 35.7%

HSV

296.7, 74.5%, 56.9%

CMYK

4.1%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.47 0.1843 325.6

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: purple

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.