#8B338B

#8B338B

Overview

#8B338B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 51, 139, in HSL 300.0°, 46.3%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B338B

RGB

139, 51, 139

HSL

300.0, 46.3%, 37.3%

HSV

300.0, 63.3%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4806 0.1613 327.7

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: #8B338B;
color: #8B338B;
border-color: #8B338B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.13:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B338B?

RGB(139, 51, 139) · HSL(300.0, 46.3%, 37.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #8B338B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B338B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B338B background; contrast on black is 2.94:1.