#8B497F

#8B497F

Overview

#8B497F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 73, 127, in HSL 310.9°, 31.1%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.5%, 8.6%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B497F

RGB

139, 73, 127

HSL

310.9, 31.1%, 41.6%

HSV

310.9, 47.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.5%, 8.6%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5048 0.1143 334.3

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: #8B497F;
color: #8B497F;
border-color: #8B497F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B497F?

RGB(139, 73, 127) · HSL(310.9, 31.1%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.5%, 8.6%, 45.5%)

Does #8B497F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B497F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B497F background; contrast on black is 3.36:1.