#8B3290

#8B3290

Overview

#8B3290 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 50, 144, in HSL 296.8°, 48.5%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3290

RGB

139, 50, 144

HSL

296.8, 48.5%, 38.0%

HSV

296.8, 65.3%, 56.5%

CMYK

3.5%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.4823 0.1672 325.6

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: #8B3290;
color: #8B3290;
border-color: #8B3290;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.1:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3290?

RGB(139, 50, 144) · HSL(296.8, 48.5%, 38.0%) · CMYK(3.5%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8B3290 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3290?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3290 background; contrast on black is 2.96:1.