#8B317B

#8B317B

Overview

#8B317B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 49, 123, in HSL 310.7°, 47.9%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.7%, 11.5%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B317B

RGB

139, 49, 123

HSL

310.7, 47.9%, 36.9%

HSV

310.7, 64.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.7%, 11.5%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4698 0.1508 335.4

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: #8B317B;
color: #8B317B;
border-color: #8B317B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.44:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B317B?

RGB(139, 49, 123) · HSL(310.7, 47.9%, 36.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.7%, 11.5%, 45.5%)

Does #8B317B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.44:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B317B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B317B background; contrast on black is 2.82:1.