#8B4183

#8B4183

Color Values

HEX

#8B4183

RGB

139, 65, 131

HSL

306.5, 36.3%, 40.0%

HSV

306.5, 53.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.2%, 5.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4946 0.132 331.6

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: #8B4183;
color: #8B4183;
border-color: #8B4183;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4183?

RGB(139, 65, 131) · HSL(306.5, 36.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.2%, 5.8%, 45.5%)

Does #8B4183 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4183?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4183 background; contrast on black is 3.18:1.