#8B3178

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3178?

RGB(139, 49, 120), HSL(312.7, 47.9%, 36.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 64.7%, 13.7%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B3178 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.48:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B3178 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 49, 120, in HSL 312.7°, 47.9%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.7%, 13.7%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3178

RGB

139, 49, 120

HSL

312.7, 47.9%, 36.9%

HSV

312.7, 64.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.7%, 13.7%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4683 0.1485 337.0

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.