#8B487B

#8B487B

Overview

#8B487B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 72, 123, in HSL 314.3°, 31.8%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 48.2%, 11.5%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B487B

RGB

139, 72, 123

HSL

314.3, 31.8%, 41.4%

HSV

314.3, 48.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.2%, 11.5%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5015 0.1126 336.8

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: #8B487B;
color: #8B487B;
border-color: #8B487B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.34:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B487B?

RGB(139, 72, 123) · HSL(314.3, 31.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.2%, 11.5%, 45.5%)

Does #8B487B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.34:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B487B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B487B background; contrast on black is 3.31:1.