#8B4298

#8B4298

Overview

#8B4298 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 66, 152, in HSL 290.9°, 39.4%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 8.6%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B4298

RGB

139, 66, 152

HSL

290.9, 39.4%, 42.7%

HSV

290.9, 56.6%, 59.6%

CMYK

8.6%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5071 0.1506 321.4

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: #8B4298;
color: #8B4298;
border-color: #8B4298;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4298?

RGB(139, 66, 152) · HSL(290.9, 39.4%, 42.7%) · CMYK(8.6%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8B4298 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4298?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4298 background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.