#8B3989

#8B3989

Overview

#8B3989 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 57, 137, in HSL 301.5°, 41.8%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.0%, 1.4%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3989

RGB

139, 57, 137

HSL

301.5, 41.8%, 38.4%

HSV

301.5, 59.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.0%, 1.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4868 0.1505 328.5

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: #8B3989;
color: #8B3989;
border-color: #8B3989;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B3989?

RGB(139, 57, 137) · HSL(301.5, 41.8%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.0%, 1.4%, 45.5%)

Does #8B3989 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3989?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3989 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.