#8B3498

#8B3498

Color Values

HEX

#8B3498

RGB

139, 52, 152

HSL

292.2, 49.0%, 40.0%

HSV

292.2, 65.8%, 59.6%

CMYK

8.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4894 0.1717 322.3

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: #8B3498;
color: #8B3498;
border-color: #8B3498;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3498?

RGB(139, 52, 152) · HSL(292.2, 49.0%, 40.0%) · CMYK(8.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8B3498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3498?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3498 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.