#8B2E77

#8B2E77

Overview

#8B2E77 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 46, 119, in HSL 312.9°, 50.3%, 36.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.9%, 14.4%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B2E77

RGB

139, 46, 119

HSL

312.9, 50.3%, 36.3%

HSV

312.9, 66.9%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.9%, 14.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4643 0.1521 337.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8B2E77;
color: #8B2E77;
border-color: #8B2E77;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.62:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B2E77?

RGB(139, 46, 119) · HSL(312.9, 50.3%, 36.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.9%, 14.4%, 45.5%)

Does #8B2E77 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B2E77?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B2E77 background; contrast on black is 2.75:1.