#8B4280

#8B4280

Overview

#8B4280 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 66, 128, in HSL 309.0Β°, 35.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.5%, 7.9%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B4280

RGB

139, 66, 128

HSL

309.0, 35.6%, 40.2%

HSV

309.0, 52.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.5%, 7.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4946 0.1276 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: #8B4280;
color: #8B4280;
border-color: #8B4280;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4280?

RGB(139, 66, 128) · HSL(309.0, 35.6%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.5%, 7.9%, 45.5%)

Does #8B4280 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4280?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4280 background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.