#8B298F

#8B298F

Overview

#8B298F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 41, 143, in HSL 297.6°, 55.4%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 71.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B298F

RGB

139, 41, 143

HSL

297.6, 55.4%, 36.1%

HSV

297.6, 71.3%, 56.1%

CMYK

2.8%, 71.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4724 0.178 326.3

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: #8B298F;
color: #8B298F;
border-color: #8B298F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.47:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B298F?

RGB(139, 41, 143) · HSL(297.6, 55.4%, 36.1%) · CMYK(2.8%, 71.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8B298F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.47:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B298F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B298F background; contrast on black is 2.81:1.