#8B2A73

#8B2A73

Overview

#8B2A73 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 42, 115, in HSL 314.8°, 53.6%, 35.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.8%, 17.3%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2A73

RGB

139, 42, 115

HSL

314.8, 53.6%, 35.5%

HSV

314.8, 69.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.8%, 17.3%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.458 0.1547 339.2

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: #8B2A73;
color: #8B2A73;
border-color: #8B2A73;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.85:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2A73?

RGB(139, 42, 115) · HSL(314.8, 53.6%, 35.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.8%, 17.3%, 45.5%)

Does #8B2A73 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2A73?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2A73 background; contrast on black is 2.68:1.