#8B3196

#8B3196

Color Values

HEX

#8B3196

RGB

139, 49, 150

HSL

293.5, 50.8%, 39.0%

HSV

293.5, 67.3%, 58.8%

CMYK

7.3%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4848 0.1739 323.2

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: #8B3196;
color: #8B3196;
border-color: #8B3196;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3196?

RGB(139, 49, 150) · HSL(293.5, 50.8%, 39.0%) · CMYK(7.3%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8B3196 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3196?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3196 background; contrast on black is 2.98:1.