#8B358E

#8B358E

Overview

#8B358E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 53, 142, in HSL 298.0°, 45.6%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 62.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B358E

RGB

139, 53, 142

HSL

298.0, 45.6%, 38.2%

HSV

298.0, 62.7%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.1%, 62.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4847 0.1611 326.4

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: #8B358E;
color: #8B358E;
border-color: #8B358E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B358E?

RGB(139, 53, 142) · HSL(298.0, 45.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(2.1%, 62.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8B358E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B358E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B358E background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.