#8B259C

#8B259C

Color Values

HEX

#8B259C

RGB

139, 37, 156

HSL

291.4, 61.7%, 37.8%

HSV

291.4, 76.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.9%, 76.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.477 0.1935 321.5

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: #8B259C;
color: #8B259C;
border-color: #8B259C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.39:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B259C?

RGB(139, 37, 156) · HSL(291.4, 61.7%, 37.8%) · CMYK(10.9%, 76.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8B259C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B259C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B259C background; contrast on black is 2.84:1.