#8B4F8D

#8B4F8D

Overview

#8B4F8D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 79, 141, in HSL 298.1°, 28.2%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 44.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B4F8D

RGB

139, 79, 141

HSL

298.1, 28.2%, 43.1%

HSV

298.1, 44.0%, 55.3%

CMYK

1.4%, 44.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.521 0.1169 325.9

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: #8B4F8D;
color: #8B4F8D;
border-color: #8B4F8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4F8D?

RGB(139, 79, 141) · HSL(298.1, 28.2%, 43.1%) · CMYK(1.4%, 44.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #8B4F8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4F8D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4F8D background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.