#8B3186

#8B3186

Overview

#8B3186 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 49, 134, in HSL 303.3°, 47.9%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.7%, 3.6%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3186

RGB

139, 49, 134

HSL

303.3, 47.9%, 36.9%

HSV

303.3, 64.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.7%, 3.6%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4756 0.1599 330.0

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: #8B3186;
color: #8B3186;
border-color: #8B3186;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.29:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3186?

RGB(139, 49, 134) · HSL(303.3, 47.9%, 36.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.7%, 3.6%, 45.5%)

Does #8B3186 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3186?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3186 background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.