#8B3199

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3199?

RGB(139, 49, 153), HSL(291.9, 51.5%, 39.6%), CMYK(9.2%, 68.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #8B3199 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.01:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8B3199 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 49, 153, in HSL 291.9°, 51.5%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 9.2%, 68.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3199

RGB

139, 49, 153

HSL

291.9, 51.5%, 39.6%

HSV

291.9, 68.0%, 60.0%

CMYK

9.2%, 68.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.4866 0.1766 322.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.