#8B308A

#8B308A

Overview

#8B308A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 48, 138, in HSL 300.7°, 48.7%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.5%, 0.7%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B308A

RGB

139, 48, 138

HSL

300.7, 48.7%, 36.7%

HSV

300.7, 65.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.5%, 0.7%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4767 0.1647 328.2

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: #8B308A;
color: #8B308A;
border-color: #8B308A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B308A?

RGB(139, 48, 138) · HSL(300.7, 48.7%, 36.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.5%, 0.7%, 45.5%)

Does #8B308A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B308A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B308A background; contrast on black is 2.89:1.