#8B319C

#8B319C

Color Values

HEX

#8B319C

RGB

139, 49, 156

HSL

290.5, 52.2%, 40.2%

HSV

290.5, 68.6%, 61.2%

CMYK

10.9%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4885 0.1794 320.9

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: #8B319C;
color: #8B319C;
border-color: #8B319C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B319C?

RGB(139, 49, 156) · HSL(290.5, 52.2%, 40.2%) · CMYK(10.9%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8B319C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B319C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B319C background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.