#8B2598

#8B2598

Overview

#8B2598 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 37, 152, in HSL 293.2°, 60.8%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 8.6%, 75.7%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2598

RGB

139, 37, 152

HSL

293.2, 60.8%, 37.1%

HSV

293.2, 75.7%, 59.6%

CMYK

8.6%, 75.7%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4744 0.1902 322.9

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: #8B2598;
color: #8B2598;
border-color: #8B2598;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.46:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2598?

RGB(139, 37, 152) · HSL(293.2, 60.8%, 37.1%) · CMYK(8.6%, 75.7%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8B2598 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2598?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2598 background; contrast on black is 2.82:1.