#8B3175

#8B3175

Color Values

HEX

#8B3175

RGB

139, 49, 117

HSL

314.7, 47.9%, 36.9%

HSV

314.7, 64.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.7%, 15.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4668 0.1462 338.6

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: #8B3175;
color: #8B3175;
border-color: #8B3175;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.52:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3175?

RGB(139, 49, 117) · HSL(314.7, 47.9%, 36.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.7%, 15.8%, 45.5%)

Does #8B3175 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3175?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3175 background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.