#8B5191

#8B5191

Color Values

HEX

#8B5191

RGB

139, 81, 145

HSL

294.4, 28.3%, 44.3%

HSV

294.4, 44.1%, 56.9%

CMYK

4.1%, 44.1%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.5262 0.1174 323.6

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: #8B5191;
color: #8B5191;
border-color: #8B5191;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.7:1

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 #8B5191?

RGB(139, 81, 145) · HSL(294.4, 28.3%, 44.3%) · CMYK(4.1%, 44.1%, 0.0%, 43.1%)

Does #8B5191 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5191?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5191 background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.