#8B497C

#8B497C

Overview

#8B497C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 73, 124, in HSL 313.6°, 31.1%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.5%, 10.8%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B497C

RGB

139, 73, 124

HSL

313.6, 31.1%, 41.6%

HSV

313.6, 47.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.5%, 10.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5035 0.1116 336.3

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: #8B497C;
color: #8B497C;
border-color: #8B497C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B497C?

RGB(139, 73, 124) · HSL(313.6, 31.1%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.5%, 10.8%, 45.5%)

Does #8B497C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B497C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B497C background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.