#8B4698

#8B4698

Color Values

HEX

#8B4698

RGB

139, 70, 152

HSL

290.5, 36.9%, 43.5%

HSV

290.5, 53.9%, 59.6%

CMYK

8.6%, 53.9%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5128 0.144 321.1

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: #8B4698;
color: #8B4698;
border-color: #8B4698;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4698?

RGB(139, 70, 152) · HSL(290.5, 36.9%, 43.5%) · CMYK(8.6%, 53.9%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8B4698 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4698?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4698 background; contrast on black is 3.43:1.