#8B3395

#8B3395

Overview

#8B3395 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 51, 149, in HSL 293.9°, 49.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 6.7%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3395

RGB

139, 51, 149

HSL

293.9, 49.0%, 39.2%

HSV

293.9, 65.8%, 58.4%

CMYK

6.7%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.4864 0.1703 323.5

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: #8B3395;
color: #8B3395;
border-color: #8B3395;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3395?

RGB(139, 51, 149) · HSL(293.9, 49.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(6.7%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 41.6%)

Does #8B3395 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3395?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3395 background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.