#8B488A

#8B488A

Overview

#8B488A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 72, 138, in HSL 300.9°, 31.8%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 48.2%, 0.7%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B488A

RGB

139, 72, 138

HSL

300.9, 31.8%, 41.4%

HSV

300.9, 48.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.2%, 0.7%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5085 0.1264 327.8

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: #8B488A;
color: #8B488A;
border-color: #8B488A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.19:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B488A?

RGB(139, 72, 138) · HSL(300.9, 31.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.2%, 0.7%, 45.5%)

Does #8B488A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.19:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B488A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B488A background; contrast on black is 3.39:1.