palevioletred 4

#8B475D

X11 color

Palevioletred 4 (#8B475D) is the darkest X11 Pale Violet Red — a deep, muted wine-rose at the boundary of pink and dark rose. This sophisticated, dark berry-rose shade is used in autumn fashion palettes, moody floral photography, and premium cosmetics for its mature, grown-up quality far removed from bubblegum pink.

Color Values

HEX

#8B475D

RGB

139, 71, 93

HSL

340.6, 32.4%, 41.2%

HSV

340.6, 48.9%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.9%, 33.1%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4883 0.0954 0.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Vivid pinks project confidence, playfulness, and bold self-expression. They challenge traditional associations, carrying both the warmth of red and the creativity of violet. Hot pink in particular signals rebellion against conventions and unapologetic individuality.

Design Usage

Medium pink is effective for fashion brands, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns targeting Gen Z audiences. It makes impactful gradient elements when blended with purple or orange. Use it for accent buttons and promotional banners where energy and excitement should override corporate formality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8B475D;
color: #8B475D;
border-color: #8B475D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B475D?

RGB(139, 71, 93) · HSL(340.6, 32.4%, 41.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.9%, 33.1%, 45.5%)

Does #8B475D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B475D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B475D background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.