#8B4180

#8B4180

Color Values

HEX

#8B4180

RGB

139, 65, 128

HSL

308.9, 36.3%, 40.0%

HSV

308.9, 53.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.2%, 7.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4932 0.1293 333.3

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: #8B4180;
color: #8B4180;
border-color: #8B4180;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4180?

RGB(139, 65, 128) · HSL(308.9, 36.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.2%, 7.9%, 45.5%)

Does #8B4180 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4180?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4180 background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.