#8B3181

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3181?

RGB(139, 49, 129), HSL(306.7, 47.9%, 36.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 64.7%, 7.2%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B3181 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.36:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B3181 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 49, 129, in HSL 306.7°, 47.9%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.7%, 7.2%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3181

RGB

139, 49, 129

HSL

306.7, 47.9%, 36.9%

HSV

306.7, 64.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.7%, 7.2%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4729 0.1557 332.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 4

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.