#8B4279

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4279?

RGB(139, 66, 121), HSL(314.8, 35.6%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 52.5%, 12.9%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B4279 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B4279 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 66, 121, in HSL 314.8°, 35.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.5%, 12.9%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B4279

RGB

139, 66, 121

HSL

314.8, 35.6%, 40.2%

HSV

314.8, 52.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.5%, 12.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4914 0.1216 337.6

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.