#8B359B

#8B359B

Color Values

HEX

#8B359B

RGB

139, 53, 155

HSL

290.6, 49.0%, 40.8%

HSV

290.6, 65.8%, 60.8%

CMYK

10.3%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4923 0.1731 321.0

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: #8B359B;
color: #8B359B;
border-color: #8B359B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B359B?

RGB(139, 53, 155) · HSL(290.6, 49.0%, 40.8%) · CMYK(10.3%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #8B359B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B359B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B359B background; contrast on black is 3.08:1.