#8B5179

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5179?

RGB(139, 81, 121), HSL(318.6, 26.4%, 43.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 41.7%, 12.9%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B5179 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B5179 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 81, 121, in HSL 318.6°, 26.4%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.7%, 12.9%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5179

RGB

139, 81, 121

HSL

318.6, 26.4%, 43.1%

HSV

318.6, 41.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.7%, 12.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5154 0.0943 339.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 4008 Signal Violet

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.