#8B368E

#8B368E

Overview

#8B368E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 54, 142, in HSL 298.0°, 44.9%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 62.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B368E

RGB

139, 54, 142

HSL

298.0, 44.9%, 38.4%

HSV

298.0, 62.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.1%, 62.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4859 0.1596 326.3

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: #8B368E;
color: #8B368E;
border-color: #8B368E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B368E?

RGB(139, 54, 142) · HSL(298.0, 44.9%, 38.4%) · CMYK(2.1%, 62.0%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8B368E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B368E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B368E background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.