#8B3198

#8B3198

Color Values

HEX

#8B3198

RGB

139, 49, 152

HSL

292.4, 51.2%, 39.4%

HSV

292.4, 67.8%, 59.6%

CMYK

8.6%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.486 0.1757 322.4

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: #8B3198;
color: #8B3198;
border-color: #8B3198;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3198?

RGB(139, 49, 152) · HSL(292.4, 51.2%, 39.4%) · CMYK(8.6%, 67.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8B3198 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3198?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3198 background; contrast on black is 2.99:1.