#8B396D

#8B396D

Color Values

HEX

#8B396D

RGB

139, 57, 109

HSL

322.0, 41.8%, 38.4%

HSV

322.0, 59.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.0%, 21.6%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4733 0.1279 344.1

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: #8B396D;
color: #8B396D;
border-color: #8B396D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.23:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B396D?

RGB(139, 57, 109) · HSL(322.0, 41.8%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.0%, 21.6%, 45.5%)

Does #8B396D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.23:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B396D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B396D background; contrast on black is 2.9:1.