#8B295E

#8B295E

Overview

#8B295E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 41, 94, in HSL 327.6°, 54.4%, 35.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.5%, 32.4%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is violetred 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B295E

RGB

139, 41, 94

HSL

327.6, 54.4%, 35.3%

HSV

327.6, 70.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.5%, 32.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4476 0.1428 351.1

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: #8B295E;
color: #8B295E;
border-color: #8B295E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.15:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B295E?

RGB(139, 41, 94) · HSL(327.6, 54.4%, 35.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.5%, 32.4%, 45.5%)

Does #8B295E meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B295E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B295E background; contrast on black is 2.58:1.