#8B3B81

#8B3B81

Overview

#8B3B81 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 59, 129, in HSL 307.5°, 40.4%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.6%, 7.2%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B3B81

RGB

139, 59, 129

HSL

307.5, 40.4%, 38.8%

HSV

307.5, 57.6%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.6%, 7.2%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4853 0.1403 332.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8B3B81;
color: #8B3B81;
border-color: #8B3B81;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.91:1

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 #8B3B81?

RGB(139, 59, 129) · HSL(307.5, 40.4%, 38.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.6%, 7.2%, 45.5%)

Does #8B3B81 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B3B81?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B3B81 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.