#8B436E

#8B436E

Overview

#8B436E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 67, 110, in HSL 324.2°, 35.0%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 51.8%, 20.9%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B436E

RGB

139, 67, 110

HSL

324.2, 35.0%, 40.4%

HSV

324.2, 51.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.8%, 20.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4882 0.1115 345.2

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: #8B436E;
color: #8B436E;
border-color: #8B436E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B436E?

RGB(139, 67, 110) · HSL(324.2, 35.0%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.8%, 20.9%, 45.5%)

Does #8B436E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B436E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B436E background; contrast on black is 3.13:1.