#8B5190

#8B5190

Overview

#8B5190 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 81, 144, in HSL 295.2°, 28.0%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 43.8%, 0.0%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5190

RGB

139, 81, 144

HSL

295.2, 28.0%, 44.1%

HSV

295.2, 43.8%, 56.5%

CMYK

3.5%, 43.8%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.5257 0.1164 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: #8B5190;
color: #8B5190;
border-color: #8B5190;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5190?

RGB(139, 81, 144) · HSL(295.2, 28.0%, 44.1%) · CMYK(3.5%, 43.8%, 0.0%, 43.5%)

Does #8B5190 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.71:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5190?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5190 background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.