#8B3480

#8B3480

Color Values

HEX

#8B3480

RGB

139, 52, 128

HSL

307.6, 45.5%, 37.5%

HSV

307.6, 62.6%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.6%, 7.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4759 0.1504 332.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8B3480;
color: #8B3480;
border-color: #8B3480;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3480?

RGB(139, 52, 128) · HSL(307.6, 45.5%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.6%, 7.9%, 45.5%)

Does #8B3480 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3480?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3480 background; contrast on black is 2.9:1.