#8B4498

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4498?

RGB(139, 68, 152), HSL(290.7, 38.2%, 43.1%), CMYK(8.6%, 55.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%).

Q: Does #8B4498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.22:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B4498 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 68, 152, in HSL 290.7°, 38.2%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 8.6%, 55.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B4498

RGB

139, 68, 152

HSL

290.7, 38.2%, 43.1%

HSV

290.7, 55.3%, 59.6%

CMYK

8.6%, 55.3%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5099 0.1473 321.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Vivid Violet

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.