#8B2B9E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2B9E?

RGB(139, 43, 158), HSL(290.1, 57.2%, 39.4%), CMYK(12.0%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #8B2B9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.15:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B2B9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 43, 158, in HSL 290.1°, 57.2%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 12.0%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2B9E

RGB

139, 43, 158

HSL

290.1, 57.2%, 39.4%

HSV

290.1, 72.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

12.0%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4837 0.1886 320.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.