#8B457D

#8B457D

Overview

#8B457D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 69, 125, in HSL 312.0°, 33.7%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 50.4%, 10.1%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B457D

RGB

139, 69, 125

HSL

312.0, 33.7%, 40.8%

HSV

312.0, 50.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.4%, 10.1%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4977 0.1197 335.3

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: #8B457D;
color: #8B457D;
border-color: #8B457D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B457D?

RGB(139, 69, 125) · HSL(312.0, 33.7%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.4%, 10.1%, 45.5%)

Does #8B457D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.47:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B457D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B457D background; contrast on black is 3.25:1.