#8B289D

#8B289D

Color Values

HEX

#8B289D

RGB

139, 40, 157

HSL

290.8, 59.4%, 38.6%

HSV

290.8, 74.5%, 61.6%

CMYK

11.5%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4803 0.1912 321.0

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: #8B289D;
color: #8B289D;
border-color: #8B289D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B289D?

RGB(139, 40, 157) · HSL(290.8, 59.4%, 38.6%) · CMYK(11.5%, 74.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8B289D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B289D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B289D background; contrast on black is 2.89:1.