#8B496E

#8B496E

Color Values

HEX

#8B496E

RGB

139, 73, 110

HSL

326.4, 31.1%, 41.6%

HSV

326.4, 47.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.5%, 20.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4977 0.1008 346.6

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: #8B496E;
color: #8B496E;
border-color: #8B496E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B496E?

RGB(139, 73, 110) · HSL(326.4, 31.1%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.5%, 20.9%, 45.5%)

Does #8B496E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B496E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B496E background; contrast on black is 3.28:1.