#8B5090

#8B5090

Overview

#8B5090 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 80, 144, in HSL 295.3°, 28.6%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5090

RGB

139, 80, 144

HSL

295.3, 28.6%, 43.9%

HSV

295.3, 44.4%, 56.5%

CMYK

3.5%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.5241 0.1182 324.2

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: #8B5090;
color: #8B5090;
border-color: #8B5090;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5090?

RGB(139, 80, 144) · HSL(295.3, 28.6%, 43.9%) · CMYK(3.5%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8B5090 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5090?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5090 background; contrast on black is 3.65:1.