#8B3496

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3496?

RGB(139, 52, 150), HSL(293.3, 48.5%, 39.6%), CMYK(7.3%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%).

Q: Does #8B3496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B3496 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 52, 150, in HSL 293.3°, 48.5%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 7.3%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3496

RGB

139, 52, 150

HSL

293.3, 48.5%, 39.6%

HSV

293.3, 65.3%, 58.8%

CMYK

7.3%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4882 0.1698 323.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.