#8B4888

#8B4888

Overview

#8B4888 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 72, 136, in HSL 302.7°, 31.8%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 48.2%, 2.2%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B4888

RGB

139, 72, 136

HSL

302.7, 31.8%, 41.4%

HSV

302.7, 48.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.2%, 2.2%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5075 0.1245 328.9

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: #8B4888;
color: #8B4888;
border-color: #8B4888;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4888?

RGB(139, 72, 136) · HSL(302.7, 31.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.2%, 2.2%, 45.5%)

Does #8B4888 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4888?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4888 background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.