#8B3897

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3897?

RGB(139, 56, 151), HSL(292.4, 45.9%, 40.6%), CMYK(7.9%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #8B3897 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.75:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B3897 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 56, 151, in HSL 292.4°, 45.9%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 7.9%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3897

RGB

139, 56, 151

HSL

292.4, 45.9%, 40.6%

HSV

292.4, 62.9%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.9%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4935 0.165 322.4

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.