#8B2A75

#8B2A75

Overview

#8B2A75 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 42, 117, in HSL 313.6°, 53.6%, 35.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.8%, 15.8%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2A75

RGB

139, 42, 117

HSL

313.6, 53.6%, 35.5%

HSV

313.6, 69.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.8%, 15.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.459 0.1561 338.2

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: #8B2A75;
color: #8B2A75;
border-color: #8B2A75;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2A75?

RGB(139, 42, 117) · HSL(313.6, 53.6%, 35.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.8%, 15.8%, 45.5%)

Does #8B2A75 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2A75?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2A75 background; contrast on black is 2.69:1.