#8B426D

#8B426D

Overview

#8B426D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 66, 109, in HSL 324.7°, 35.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.5%, 21.6%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is hotpink 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B426D

RGB

139, 66, 109

HSL

324.7, 35.6%, 40.2%

HSV

324.7, 52.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.5%, 21.6%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4863 0.1126 345.7

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: #8B426D;
color: #8B426D;
border-color: #8B426D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B426D?

RGB(139, 66, 109) · HSL(324.7, 35.6%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.5%, 21.6%, 45.5%)

Does #8B426D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B426D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B426D background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.