#8B5272

#8B5272

Color Values

HEX

#8B5272

RGB

139, 82, 114

HSL

326.3, 25.8%, 43.3%

HSV

326.3, 41.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.0%, 18.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5144 0.087 345.8

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: #8B5272;
color: #8B5272;
border-color: #8B5272;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5272?

RGB(139, 82, 114) · HSL(326.3, 25.8%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.0%, 18.0%, 45.5%)

Does #8B5272 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5272?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5272 background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.