#8B4099

#8B4099

Color Values

HEX

#8B4099

RGB

139, 64, 153

HSL

290.6, 41.0%, 42.5%

HSV

290.6, 58.2%, 60.0%

CMYK

9.2%, 58.2%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5049 0.1548 321.1

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: #8B4099;
color: #8B4099;
border-color: #8B4099;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.38:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4099?

RGB(139, 64, 153) · HSL(290.6, 41.0%, 42.5%) · CMYK(9.2%, 58.2%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #8B4099 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4099?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4099 background; contrast on black is 3.29:1.